Articles about Children and Teens

In my line of work, I often work with children, teens, and adults who have been sexually assaulted. Upon my...

My heart aches for the multitude of teens who come through my door and self-report depression. Some are guarded and...

A few weeks ago I heard the heartbreaking news that a close family friend’s 18-year-old son had committed suicide. This...

Cutting, scratching, burning—why would anyone want to do this to themselves? It seems like a no-brainer, but the truth is...

A parent asked me the other day, “How do I go about setting up a round table discussion in my...

It’s interesting how we as human beings perceive the meaning of life, including the meaning of right from wrong, moral...

Parenting, we all know, can be rough, and unfortunately our children do not come with manuals on how to raise...

It is said that kids don’t come with a user’s manual. But they actually do! Since ancient Rome, theorists have...

Was there ever a time in your life that you wanted to tell someone you’re in desperate need of help,...

I know the sound of changing hormones all too well. As a mother of six, with one out of the...

The overall goal of grief counseling is to help the survivor adapt to the loss of a loved one and...

Part 1 of a 2-Part Porn-Free Kids Series Over half of all boys and nearly a third of all girls view...

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