Parenting Concerns

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age: Navigating the World of Ghosting, Blocking and Harassment

Mm, I didn’t wanna leave you, I didn’t wanna lie/Started to cry, but then remembered/I can buy myself flowers/Write my name in the sand/Talk to myself for hours/Say things you don’t understand – Miley Cyrus

Teen romance looks very different today than it did a generation ago.

Online Sports Gambling Among Gen Z Youth: Risks and Tips to Prevent Gambling Addiction

“You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run…” 

Kenny Rogers, The Gambler 

Online sports betting is skyrocketing.

Fostering Independence in Teens & Young Adults with ADHD: A Parent’s Guide

Parenting a teen or young adult with ADHD can feel like walking a tightrope: you want to keep them safe, and you want them to grow. In today’s “always‑on” world—post‑pandemic, digitally saturated, and full of uncertainty—that balance is harder than ever.

The Holidays This Year: Expressing Gratitude During a Time of Severe Deprivation

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Will the Circle Be Unbroken – Arranged and played by Dr. Gene Beresin

It’s that time of the year. The Holidays.

We all know it. Families are making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa.

与孩子谈论亚裔“微歧视”： 家长与照护者指南

This article is also available in English

什么是微歧视，为什么了解微歧视很重要？

你的孩子正在过孩子的日常生活：学习、参加社团、做运动、发展兴趣、交朋友。然而，他们可能会经受到“微歧视”.

Talking With Your Child About Asian Microaggressions: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

This article is also available in Chinese

What are Microaggressions and Why Do They Matter?

Your child is certainly dealing with all of the normal parts of being a kid, such as engaging in academics, joining clubs, playing sports, enjoying hobbies, and making friends.

I Love You Dad: Words A Father Will Never Hear Again

If you think your child is thinking about suicide, take them seriously, stay with them, help them remove lethal means, and Call 988 | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories: Personal Experiences with Mental Illness.

Overprotective Parenting: The Causes and Consequences of Being a Helicopter Parent

As parents, we all want our kids to succeed. Further, we have a basic need to protect our children, teens and young adults from physical, social, behavioral and emotional harm. In most cases this impulse is a sign of love.

Summertime Loneliness: A Guide for Parents to Help Their Teens

Summertime, and the livin’ is Easy

–  Dubose Haywood and Ira Gershwin

This well-known tune from Porgy and Bess is one of the most memorable lullabies in music and standards in jazz.

Chasing Sunshine: Teen Loneliness and Tips for Beating the Summer Blues

While the summer is usually painted as time of fun, freedom, and relaxation, for many teens it can feel like the exact opposite — disconnected, isolating, and emotionally heavy. Without the daily structure of school or regular peer interaction, teens can find themselves feeling invisible, left out, or unsure of where they belong.