Families
Why Freshman Year Feels So Hard (and How to Support Your Teen)
Why Freshman Year Feels So Big Freshman year is more than just the first year of high school.…
Families
Families
When Friendships Change or End: Helping Kids Cope With Social Loss and Rejection
Friendships are a central part of childhood and adolescence. For kids and teens, peers are not just companions,…
Families
Supporting Bilingual and Immigrant Youth Through Stress and Change
As a licensed social worker who has worked in schools as a mental health counselor, I have had…
Children
When Kids Grieve: Helping Children Cope With the Loss of a Grandparent or Loved One
The death of a grandparent or close family member is often a child’s first experience with grief. While…
Children
When Kids Shut Down or Act Out: Understanding Hypo- and Hyperarousal
Have you ever noticed your child either “explode” over something small or completely shut down, seemingly out of…
Children
Social Media on Pause: What Australia and Denmark’s Child Safety Policies Can Teach Us
Around the world, countries are reevaluating how social media affects young people’s mental health. While platforms offer connection…