Children and adolescents mostly perceive schools as safe places, so learning about school shootings can trigger anxiety.  Although active shooter drills are meant to prepare children for such incidents, participating in them can be extremely stressful. The good news is that there are ways that parents and caregivers can help children cope with the trauma of gun violence. 

Back to school can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking time for parents and teens.  Some children and their families will thrive with the increased structure and routine of the academic year relative to the summer.  Others will struggle with potential academic, extracurricular and social stressors.

As a family therapist, I often find myself navigating homework battles between children and families. Parents have been asked to become more and more involved in their children’s homework and school life, but is this actually helpful for your teen? Read this blog to navigate homework and school relationships between teens, parents and families.

We know that bullying can have serious consequences for children and adolescents’ mental health. Physical, verbal, emotional, social and cyber bullying can all have a profound impact on teens’ sense of self and their social development. We all have a right to kindness and safety and should work towards this for ourselves and our communities. 

Why I REACH: An Interview With a Behavioral Health Specialist

A new school year can bring a variety of emotions and often prompts teens to need additional support. Here are 7 tips that all parents can do to smooth the transition into the school year.