We've entered one of the most demanding stretches of the year. Many young people are heading into finals or exams, projects are piling up, and even the most organized students are feeling the pressure. Meanwhile, parents are closing out the calendar year at work, preparing for the holidays, and managing family logistics. And while the holidays can bring joy, connection, and tradition... they often bring stress, expectations, and overload, too, for everyone.   This month, we're diving into...

This is about the time of the school year when many young folks struggle with motivation, especially when it comes to the things they know they should do, but don't really want to do. In my household, I don't know that it's time of year specific, it is mostly all of the time. Sigh. is about the time of the school year when many young folks struggle with motivation, especially when it comes to the things they know they should do, but don't really want to do. In my household, I don't know that...

With the school year underway, classes figured out, and hopefully some good organziational systems in place, I'd like to spend some time on another very important topic: friends.   Whether your young person is super social, has a a few friends, or struggles with making and keeping friends, the relationships with peers are a part of their everyday life. Why Friendships Matter Friendships shape so much of how teens and young adults see themselves and the world around them. A strong, supportive...