Get your teen to share hopeless thoughts and experiences with you
Executive summary Studies and personal experiences indicate that tech-savvy youth are more vulnerable to depression and suicidal ideation than pre-internet generations Parents and youth are dealing with strong barriers to the head-to-heart communication essential to...
Signs your uber-successful teen may be failing to thrive: And what to do about it
Executive summary Parents and youth are at greater risk of becoming stressed out as online connectivity hypes every uncertain and fearful thought Perfectionism, the idea that you can meet unrealistic standards for self and others, is an unintended consequence of the...Every parent can do something to prevent violence at school
The day before the tragic Parkland Florida school massacre, I attended a private forum in Palo Alto on digital solutions to counter violent extremism among youth. This forum was organized through the Department of Homeland Security Office of Public-Private...
Tips to help teens manage stress
Last week, Dr. Lucy Vezzuto, Coordinator of the K-12 Student Mental Health and Social and Emotional Learning program at the Orange County Department of Education, addressed over 200 parents at the Rocklin Community Center about the stress youth experience and what...
Things parents do that make their children feel insecure: Is your home a safe place?
I attend training and community events to stay current on the scientific and clinical discoveries that help us to respond well to the stresses of cyber-connectivity and the mental and emotional impact social media has on youth and family relationships. Last Thursday I...
