


Listen & Question, Question & Listen
When he was sixteen, my son told me that he could not imagine any job being right for him. He expressed feeling hopeless about his future. MY son? Impossible! I am the most optimistic person on the planet, at least I think I am. Yet, there he was, stuck in a quagmire...
Know Your Sources
What Sources can be trusted? Uncertainty: It can be difficult for teens to know where to get reliable information about anything these days. They need to make good choices, but they can’t do that without accurate information. WHAT I AM HEARING Schools:...
We Are All In This Together
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Uncertainty: What will school look like tomorrow? For kids who are going to school in person, tomorrow is uncertain. How can families plan, not knowing from one day to the next what school will look like. What about remote learning?...
Navigating Strong Emotions and Outbursts
Knowing how our brains work can be a powerful tool for helping our teens deal with strong emotions. I am an educator. Therapists and counselors are great resources for helping families develop tools for navigating strong emotions. If you are concerned about the...
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