Category: Teenage Counseling
How To Help My Child Make Good Friends
As a parent, you want to help your child make good, supportive friends. You want them to learn how to interact with others in positive ways and avoid people who will influence them in negative ways. However, it can be hard for parents to know what they can do to ensure that their child has…
How To Help Your Child With Self-Regulation
It can be difficult to help your child with self-regulation. You want them to understand that their emotions are normal and that it’s okay for them to feel bad or low sometimes. However, you also don’t want them getting caught up in those negative feelings forever. Here are some ways you can help your child…
Why Parents Should Have Counseling If Their Kids Are
It’s hard to navigate the complexities of parenting a struggling child. The task can feel daunting, scary, and overwhelming at times. It is normal for parents to question themselves and the best steps to take. And although caring for their own health and well-being may feel like a luxury during a crisis, parents maintain a…
Why Is My Teenager Being So Mouthy?
The teenage years are meant to serve as a bridge to becoming one’s own person. With their own ideas, thoughts, values and will. Parents may notice that their child becomes more ‘mouthy’ as they start to walk across this bridge. The journey to emerging adulthood can feel very messy for parents. As they come to…
Why Does My Teen Act Like Their Friends?
You might be wondering why your teen is losing their individuality and acting like their friends. This can be especially frustrating if those friends are always getting into trouble, sneaking out of their parents’ house at night, and are generally being a nuisance. Your child’s friends may have more influence over them than you do.…
How To Help My Child Become Self Confident
Self-confidence is something that we often take for granted. It can be profoundly impacted by many factors in our lives. As children grow up, their self-confidence can be impacted by how they’re treated at home or school to the way their parents treat others around them. However, there are plenty of ways you can help…
Should I Let My Child Take Mental Health Medication
When your child has a mental illness, it’s natural to want to do anything to help them feel better. One option is medication. However, it’s normal that you’ll have many questions come up when considering whether or not your child should take prescription medications for their mental health condition. Mental health conditions are common in…
What To Do If My Child Tells Me They Want To Commit Suicide
If your child has told you they want to commit suicide, the next step is to discuss what they meant. This is an important step because it can help you understand their intentions and feelings. Remember that open-ended questions may be helpful, such as: Tell me more about what you meant when you said “I…
How To Help Your Anxious Teenager
Your teen is going through a lot, and you want to know how to help your anxious teenager. You know that anxiety isn’t something that’s easy to talk about. It’s important to know that anxiety is a normal part of life and can be caused by many things. However, if it is causing your child…
How Phone Use Affects Teen Mental Health
A lot of parents wonder how phone use affects their teen’s mental health, well-being and development. When your teen uses his or her phone, you wonder, is it a healthy form of self-expression, relaxation, or is it detrimental to their mental health? It can be difficult to know the answer. What are the effects of…