Middle- and high-schoolers are facing challenges that are unique to this day and age. In fact, they report similar or higher rates of stress than their parents…So what can we do about it? Read the article to find out.

Teens aren’t exactly known for their intrinsic motivation to complete chores, homework, or keep their rooms clean. This can be a normal phase, or it can be a key sign pointing toward depression for your adolescent. Read the article to learn more about when laziness goes from a normal annoyance to a sign of clinical depression in teens.

Nutrition is one tool of many to help you take care of yourself when you are feeling down, depressed, or unmotivated.

In this blog post I outline 5 of my best psychologist-approved eating habits to support good mood.

Being a teenager is tough. So is raising one. Your baby goes from wanting to spend every waking minute with you to spending hours in their room alone. It’s a big adjustment for all involved! In this blog post, I walk you through how to improve your relationship with your teenager. You will learn about adolescent brain development and and psychologist-approved communication tips.

If you or your teenager is struggling with self-esteem or self-worth, then you may have considered therapy to help. But, can therapy help? And, if so, how? In this blog post I will explain what self-esteem is and what to expect from therapy.

It is painful to see your child struggling with their mental health. You may be wondering if it is time to start therapy, and if so, where do you start. In this blog post, I will walk you through the benefits and drawbacks of online therapy to help you decide if it is the right choice for your family.

Choosing a therapist or counselor for yourself or your teenager can be a daunting process, especially if this is your first time considering therapy. I wrote this blog post to help break down this process into manageable steps.

Online therapy is growing in popularity. (Who hasn't heard those ads on Spotify?) But, how do you know if online therapy is right for you or your teen? How do you choose a good licensed therapist / psychologist? What red flags should you consider when searching for a therapist?

By using just one simple strategy to help your child cope, you can make this process so much easier on both you and your kids, decreasing meal time stress, connecting with your child, and improving access to nutrition for the whole family.

Have you ever found yourself saying to someone “I really need to get healthy” or “This year I am finally going to get my family eating healthy”. I hear this a lot from friends, family, and clients, and it always causes my spidey senses to tingle a bit.