When most of us think about depression, sadness is the first thing to come to mind. But the reality is, signs of depression in teens and even in kids vary widely, and some are really easy to miss. The first sign of one of my children’s depression was not lethargy or sadness. It was anger….
You’ve decided to get help for your child in the form of therapy, and have reached out to a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist. Good job! But how to navigate the parent and therapist partnership? You will need to work as a team with mutual respect, support, and guidance. Here’s what you need to know: Trust…
Depression vs bipolar disorder is confusing. Most parents are familiar with the concept of a depression diagnosis, and hopefully, you know what signs to look for when you think your child or teen may have depression. Depression is more than just feeling low or being moody. It’s a deep feeling of sadness, lack of interest,…
…and why it sabotages their parenting In my job as a behavior analyst, I have a front row seat to people’s parenting behavior. The parenting mistakes and the wins. I get to be in the trenches with people as they are working on being the best parent they can be and it is an honor—and…
“How was practice today?” “Fine.” “How was school?” “Okay, I guess.” Sound familiar? It can be so hard to talk to your teen, but this is also the developmental age when they need guidance the most (even if they don’t think so!). Important and meaningful conversations CAN just happen organically, but with teens, they often…
Whether your kid already has a diagnosis, or you’re just starting down this road, therapy options for teens and kids can seem endless, but at the same time, also nearly impossible to find! How is that possible? Well, put on your mom or dad superperson cape, because seeking therapy for your teen or child is…