How Schools Can Help with Teen Mental Health
Under the direction of Dr. Ramsey Khasho, CHC staff members and other expert contributors provide answers to questions about the serious issue of teen anxiety and depression in our community. Read more ›
Resources Tagged With: teens
Book: How to Raise an Adult
In her book How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success. Read more ›
Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens With Depression
Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and the occasional melancholy—it’s a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many ways you can help a teen with depression. Read more ›
Parenting a Child Who Feels Entitled
Trying to raise a child in Silicon Valley can be tough-not only because of the academic pressures and the current economy, but because of the wide diversity of social pressures. Read more ›
Media & Internet Use: Parent Intervention [video]
How much media and Internet use is too much? Learn when you should intervene and set limits. Read more ›
Media & Internet Use: Gaming [video]
Gaming and the associated role playing may simply be a social outlet, or it can be an addictive behavior or an escape from problems. How can you evaluate the impact gaming has on your teen? Read more ›
Media & Internet Use: Cyber-bullying [video]
What are the signs that your child is a victim of cyber bullying? Learn more about cyber bullying and its affects. Read more ›
Media & Internet Use: Social Networking [video]
What do you need to know about your teen’s involvement with social media? Watch this video to learn how to engage them in a discussion about their online behavior. Read more ›
Media & Internet Use: Sexting [video]
Why do teens send explicit images and messages? How common is it, and how should you approach the topic with your child? Read more ›
Media & Internet Use: Adolescent Development [video]
What is the connection between the Internet and your child’s sense of identity? What are the best strategies to guide your child to make good online choices? Read more ›
