by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Aug 8, 2025 | Children, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
I’m not quite sure how it’s possible, but the summer is already winding down. In theory, part of me finds the idea of new school supplies and a fresh start appealing. It’s the same part that daydreams about celebrating the kids’ first day back – imagining us...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Feb 7, 2022 | Parenting, Relationships, Teens
Individuation is a crucial developmental phase that starts in early adolescence. During this time teens and young adults begin to assert their own independent identity and establish a cohesive sense of self. Physician and psychiatrist Margaret Mahler describes this...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Oct 1, 2021 | Education, Teens, Therapy
The subject of mental health on social media platforms like Tik Tok is gaining a lot of traction with Gen Zers on their quest to better understand themselves. Tik Tok has taken off in popularity and many people are connecting with videos that explore mental health...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 11, 2020 | Depression, Parenting, Teens
Teens have difficult times during COVID-19. They miss seeing their friends and classmates in person. Socializing with peers is an important part of teen development while COVID-19 creates a social distancing challenge. The big letdown of not attending graduations,...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 31, 2018 | Children, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
The final weeks of summer are upon us. The sun is out, final vacations are being savored. We have the time and space to interact with the people around us. Weekend adventures and warm evenings prompt us to step outside to engage with the natural world. We noticeably...
by Other | Mar 9, 2018 | Anxiety, Children, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Teens
Written by Anke Reineke, Ph.D. In the past weeks we have seen and heard a lot about violence in school. Such violence has an impact beyond the place where it happened. Violence in our world today is all around our kids, in the media, in our communities, and even in...
Recent Comments