Posts Tagged ‘communication issues’
Excessive Talking: A Guide to Overly Talkative Teens and Children
Learn why your child or teen may talk so much, the types of excessive talking, how to help excessive talkers, and some coping strategies for parents.
Read MoreCollege Athletes and Suicide: What Parents Must Know So They Can Help
Learn how college athletics and suicide are connected and 5 ways to protect your teen’s mental health during college sports.
Read MoreDiscussing Difficult News With a Teen or Young Adult
Get expert advice from a therapist about how to discuss difficult news with your child, whether they’re a teen or young adult.
Read MoreHow To Help Someone With PTSD
Find out how to help someone who has PTSD with flashbacks, panic attacks, and anger, what not to do, and the best way to offer support.
Read More9 Successful Family Traits
Learn how to protect your family’s mental health and instill successful family traits even in the most challenging times.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: My Teen Says I Don’t Understand Them. What Do I Do?
During an argument, my teenager said, “You don’t understand me.” This caught me off guard. I’ve known them their entire life and I’m with them nearly every day, of course I understand them! What should I do? While you do know your child, it’s important to recognize that knowing your teen is different than connecting with them. And, as…
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: How Do I Tell My Teen They’re Going to A Residential Treatment Center?
We’ve tried outpatient programs and other treatment options for my child, but it seems like they need a different level of care. It’s time to send them to a residential treatment center. I know this is the right decision, but I’m nervous about its effects on my relationship with my child. Will my child feel like I’m abandoning them if I…
Read MoreHow to Actually Listen to Your Teen
School, friends, social media, even wanting something new to wear from a particular brand of clothes – no matter how huge or trivial the topic, the conversations you have with your teen are vital opportunities to build an emotional connection. To make sure that your teen knows you are hearing them, try using these two strategies while being an…
Read MoreShould You Punish Your Child?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the way you respond to your child’s behavior can have a lasting effect, shaping how the child thinks, acts, feels, and engages with others long into adulthood. Therefore, it’s imperative that you develop effective strategies to address behaviors and teach them to control their reactions to avoid harm or…
Read More6 Ways to Help Your Teen Make Smarter Decisions About Alcohol
Advice from professional therapists on how to help your teen make smarter decisions about alcohol and reduce substance use.
Read MoreSuicide Prevention: How Safety Plans Can Help Teens
Learn about the alarming teen suicide rates, suicide warning signs and risk factors, and how safety plans can help teens.
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Teenage Daughter Without Losing Your Mind
Communication with teen girls may leave parents feeling stumped or frustrated. Learn how to talk to your teenage daughter without losing your mind.
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