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Children and Teens
Information to help navigate parenting children and teens. Understand how to best communicate with your child or teen and help them through challenges they may be experiencing.


First Year Freedom: How to Adjust, Make Friends, and Feel at Home at University
Moving into residence can be both exciting and scary. Our blog gives advice on how to meet new people, look after yourself, and make it through those first few weeks.
Helen Watkinson
Aug 254 min read
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Beyond the Backpack: 5 Back to School Anxiety Tips for Parents
Going back to school can be stressful for children and teens. Anxiety can manifest in many different ways, including headaches, stomach aches, crying, and school refusal. This blog provides some strategies for parents dealing with back to school anxiety in order to make the transition easier.
Helen Watkinson
Aug 174 min read
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Why You Compare Yourself to Others on Social Media and How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Comparing yourself to others on social media is inevitable. We can convince ourselves that we're not doing it, but that is just denial. Learning to set boundaries for social media use and make sure use doesn't become abuse is both important and challenging for today's adolescents.
Helen Watkinson
Apr 223 min read
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