In an era of overtime, afterschool activities, and on-the-go dinners, parents and their children seem to be getting busier with each passing year. In order to thrive in our active culture, families need to take time to strengthen themselves from …
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The Smart Series Interactive, skill building seminars for middle school & high school students A message from Dr. Kathryn Leugers, PsyD, MBA I am a clinical psychologist, who works primarily with tweens, teens and young adults. Struggles with attention and learning, …
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Experiencing anxiety is a normal and expected part of child and adolescent development. As kids and teens grow and face new challenges, they become more aware of new opportunities and also new threats in their world. Below is a list …
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I often work with teenagers and adults who are questioning their sexuality or coming to terms with their sexual orientation. Recently, I had a student writing an article for her high school newspaper contact me with questions about homophobia and the …
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Experiencing the break up of a significant relationship can be a very intense and stressful experience for teenagers. Each teen will have his or her own way of managing this stress. Some cry. Some get angry and yell. Some talk …
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