A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist Parenting teens is an entirely different job than parenting small children. – Sandra
Parenting Emotionally Explosive Teens
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist Does your teen tend to come unglued when things don’t go their way? – Sandra
Maximizing Your Teen’s Cooperation
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist Your teen is in the process of learning how to tolerate and digest their uncomfortable feelings, so be sure to give them the space to do this. – Sandra
Hiring a Teen Mentor
A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist It is rare today when you do not see a teen with their phone in their hand. – Sandra
AP Courses vs. Character Building?
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist A college education has become the norm to strive for in many American families. – Sandra
Is Your Teen An Artist?
In classrooms where left brain skills are valued, creative teenagers can be given the message that something is wrong with them…
Raising Emotionally Resilient Teenagers
A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist Children learn early on that in order to please others, they sometimes have to give up being who they are. I help teenagers re-discover their true self-expression. – Sandra
Dealing With Your Teen’s Hurt Feelings
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist When people hurt your teen’s feelings, or let them down, help them see this as an opportunity to move toward the kind of life they want to experience. – Sandra
Teaching Teens Self-Reflection
Self-reflection gives one thing we know is associated with mental health – the sense that you’re creating your own life, and not being ruled by forces outside of your control. It’s vital that teenagers understand their world, and not merely react to it…
Parenting Teens After Divorce
A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist It’s often difficult for teens whose parents have split apart. Read on for helpful tips. – Sandra
Feelings & Teen’s Response-Ability
A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist Surprise, embarrassment and disappointment are common feelings that cause people to shut down. Yet, your reaction in a heated discussion can make or break the relationship. – Sandra
Coping Skills for Teens
A Note From the LA Teen Therapist Here are some coping skills for teens to turn to in times of stress. – Sandra