The Momo Challenge
Last month there was an uproar on all social media platforms from parents in fear of their kids finding the Momo Challenge on YouTube. An image with a character named Momo supposedly was popping up during YouTube videos, specifically with…
My Teen is Talking About Suicide. Should I Take Them Seriously?
Teens are often known for their over-the-top dramatics and impulsiveness, but if your teen is talking about suicide, you should always take them seriously. Regardless of their past actions, if your teen is threatening suicide, you may only have one…
What Is ‘Self-Trolling’, The New Trend Of Self-Harm Among Adolescents?
A new online trend is spreading among adolescents in America, raising concern among psychological professionals and parents alike. The Journal of Adolescent Health released a study that found six percent of teens have participated in this behavior called ‘self-trolling’ or…
Anatomy Of A Temper Tantrum
Michael Potegal explains to The New York Times that a temper tantrum is made up of anger and what he calls ‘distress’ or ‘sadness plus’. “In studies of typically developing children, anger is most likely shown at the beginning of…
Sexting: What it is, how often it happens, and how to talk to your teen about it
Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms used by teenagers and adolescents today. The app became quickly popular because of a unique feature- when a user sends an image to a friend, that image is quickly deleted.…
Yes, Your Teen Has Their Own Rights With Their Therapist
Every state has a unique “age of consent” and a distinct set of laws that determines what rights a teenager under the age of 18, the federal age of legality, has in regards to their life. For parents who have…
Addressing Self-Harm in Our Children
Not my child. It’s a sentiment that is easy enough for any of us to think when it comes to the idea of self-harm. Our children wouldn’t, couldn’t do that to themselves. Where would they learn it from? Why would…