Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #2– Patience: Help your children take one day at a time, one goal at a time and do […]
Wasn’t it just a few years ago that our children spent time playing imaginary games with their friends, dress-up and Superman. Then they moved on to being teenagers and real life began to set in. Our children have just enough time to IM their friends before going to swimming practice early in the morning, then […]
Another factor is separating out sadness and depression. Sadness (or grief) is a natural response to loss and the symptoms may seem the same as depression. The major difference with depression is that the person feels that there is something wrong with themselves, “no one likes me, there is something wrong with me.” That usually […]
Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager“ Tip #36: If you are concerned, call a professional, such as ACS, to get an opinion. Professionals can help you because of their experience and because they are more removed from the problem than you as a parent. Commentary from Margaret Murchan, LCSW: Teenage depression is […]
