Many if not all of us in the business of working with teens would describe ourselves as understanding. So why do many teens walk away...

Aside from being an 80’s wrap song by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince aka Will Smith, it’s an age-old assumption made by teens across...

Teenagers are famously rough around the edges when expressing emotions. Being able to express emotions verbally is critical for mental...

Enjoying the early mornings of school days yet? Yaaawn.... Now that we are back into the school routine, let’s focus on the massive...

“Johnny, why didn’t you use your social skills?” Those who teach social skills to youth on the Autism Spectrum understand that...

Precontemplation. Contemplation. Determination/Decision. Action. Relapse. Maintenance. Did you know there are stages of change? We...

Can smartphone use be that harmful? When we look at the recent increase in teen suicides and non-lethal self-harm, we have to ask, “What...

Adolescents learn more easily when they feel heard, understood, and cared about. Teachers should see teen reactions and attitudes through...

Adolescence is a notoriously difficult phase of life, and being authentic as a teenager is not an easy task. Think about how hard it is,...

If you work with teens, you probably already know that the quality of your relationship with them is an important and potent predictor of...

As helping professionals or parents raising teenagers, it’s important for us to be able to make sense of the way teens act. Behavior...

Anticipate potential problems or risks with your child Having conversations about phone use and cyberbullying before any problems arise...