A teen’s bedroom: messes, media, & more-River City Counseling
In the first two entries in my series on the teen’s bedroom, I advised parents on how to balance their teen’s need for alone time
March 7, 2013
In the first two entries in my series on the teen’s bedroom, I advised parents on how to balance their teen’s need for alone time
In my last entry, “Get out of my room,” I shared my thoughts on teens’ need for time alone in their rooms. I encouraged parents
The age varies, but at some point almost all parents hear a resounding “get out of my room” from their kids. Cuddly children who like
Although cutting is a concern on an ongoing basis, there are times when it seems more prevalent among teens. Since I’ve been hearing that it’s
Recently my five-year-old pulled me through the door to the gym with extra enthusiasm, anticipating our ritual of climbing the rock wall. While waiting our
A colleague, Sue Goetz, LCSW, shared the following with me: After the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we cling to our kids and
The following is an article I wrote a couple of years ago. It discusses the pros and cons of parents revealing details from their pasts
Normally this space is reserved for advice for parents with teens; this week will be different. I’m speaking to adults who plan to spend the
The following is an article written by Kelly Richardson, a Sacramento Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in working with teens. It appeared in her
This is the third of three articles I wrote on transitions parents and their children face when college begins. They were originally published in August