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July 26th is National Aunt and Uncle Day

Research shows that, like grandparents, aunts and uncles play a unique part in a child’s or adolescent’s life. In an interview with Forbes, Melanie Notkin, bestselling author of Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great-Aunts, Godmothers, and All Women Who Love Kids, says that the more aunts and uncles a child has, the more opportunities for positive influences that child gains. Sometimes serving as quasi-parents, other times serving

July 24, 2020

My Teen Couldn’t Handle Virtual Learning This Spring. Should I Have Them Evaluated?

The nationwide pandemic abruptly shifted all schools to a distance-learning model last spring. And while some students might have thrived in this new educational setting, many students suffered. This article addresses this latter category: those whose academic performance suffered – maybe severely – when schools shifted to a virtual platform. If this happened to your teen, they might have struggled through every virtual class, assignment, and online exam. Or they

July 24, 2020

In Moraga, California, Twenty-Five Percent of Fifth Graders Have Tried Alcohol

If you’re a parent, teacher, or professional who works with youth in Contra Costa County, California, you might be interested in the current rates of adolescent substance use in cities such as Danville, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and Moraga. While our past articles have focused on substance use in high school students, this article discusses the alarming rate of early substance use/exposure in elementary school students. The following information

July 22, 2020

The Positive Impact of the Grandchild-Grandparent Bond on Mental Health

Everyone knows that grandparents have a special, unique bond with their grandchildren. In certain situations, this bond is sometimes deeper than the parent-child bond. But did you know that studies show being close with your grandparents – and vice versa – has positive effects on mental health? Being Close to the Grands Means Better Adolescent Wellbeing In 2009, a study published in The Journal of Family Psychology found that adolescent

July 22, 2020

Why Is My Teen So Negative?

When it comes to your teen, the cup is always half-empty. No – scratch that. It’s always completely empty. Even when a situation has redeeming qualities, your teen sees it as all bad. They get stuck in a cloud of disappointment, misery, or gloom, and nothing you say changes their opinion. You keep wondering: Why is my teenager so negative? And what can I do to help them? Typical Adolescent

July 21, 2020

My Teen is Suicidal. How Can I Help Them?

If your teen struggles with thoughts of suicide or has attempted suicide in the past, we’re sure you know they need mental health treatment as soon as possible. At this point, you might be trying to determine what kind of treatment facility is best for them. Below is an overview of the various treatment options that might be available for your suicidal teen. Inpatient Hospitalization If your teen is actively

July 20, 2020

National Parenting Gifted Children Week 2020: July 20-24

Parenting is one of the greatest joys in life. Parenting any child is a challenge and a blessing. You get to watch a human being grow right before your eyes, from infancy to adulthood. Along the way, you see them learn to walk and talk. You teach them how to do everything from tying their shoes to driving a car. You send them off to school when they’re little and

July 19, 2020

Happy National Parents’ Day 2020

You are awesome. You probably don’t hear it often, especially if you’re raising teenagers, but it’s true. And there’s no better time to celebrate you than National Parents’ Day. On July 26, 2020, and every year on the fourth Sunday of July, the nation honors the vital role parents serve in their families and communities. National Parents’ Day was created in 1994 by President Bill Clinton to recognize, uplift and

July 18, 2020

Art Therapy for Anxious Teens

Most teen treatment centers offer art therapy as a supplemental treatment to traditional talk therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This evidence-based treatment often benefits people with trauma – especially childhood trauma. Art is also a productive medium for opening up treatment-resistant teens. It can help them become more comfortable with the concept of therapy. Jennifer Schulman, LMFT, ATR, registered art therapist and staff member

July 17, 2020

Help! My Teen Lies Compulsively. What Can I Do?

Teens often lie. That’s a fact. Research shows roughly 96 percent of teens lie to their parents at least once in any given year. Teens typically lie to protect themselves or their friends, avoid embarrassment, avoid hurting someone’s feelings, or cover up emotions. But there’s a difference between typical teen lying and compulsive lying. While it’s common to tell a white lie or fudge the truth to avoid getting into trouble

July 17, 2020