August 28, 2013

A Fresh Start at School

August 28, 2013/ Miguel Brown

Teenagers often speak freely and enthusiastically about starting a new year at school. They psyche themselves up and say that this year will be different. The grades, the friends, the activities it’s all going to be way better! For the first few weeks of school they walk around energetic and expectant and then they feel it. It’s just another school year with similar friends, similar grades, similar good things, and similar bad things. They become discouraged and slump back into the norm.

July 29, 2013

Back to School For Parents & Teens

July 29, 2013/ Miguel Brown

While back to school may be a welcomed relief, it comes with its own unique challenges as a parent. Any kind of transition involving teenagers is never easy. Believe it or not, the first day of school will be just as stressful for them as it is for you. So what can you do to relieve some stress and make this an easier transition?

August 24, 2012

Back To School For Teenagers, Easier.

August 24, 2012/ Miguel Brown

Getting started with school again after a nice long summer break can be a bittersweet time for teens. On one hand summer days can seem endless and boring. On the other hand its difficult to welcome back hard work and responsibilities with open arms. Its a trade off that can be difficult for some teens to adjust to. There are several common problems that teenagers tend to experience during the back to school season. Among them are sleep disturbances, increased social anxiety, and education/responsibility related stress. Let's talk a little about each one and what you can do as a parent to help your kids out.