by beachcitiespsy | Jul 6, 2024 | Teenagers
Being a teenager is challenging. It’s a time of incredible growth, exploration, and change – physically and emotionally. It’s also a time when mental health challenges can become more prominent. Teens today face a unique set of pressures. Social media,...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 15, 2024 | Teenagers
Parenting a teenager is not easy. You have to lessen the reign and prepare them to leave the nest, but at the same time their behavior is erratic and they won’t listen to you. They may be impulsive, moody and they may experiment with behaviors that are alarming. The...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 13, 2024 | Parenting, Teenagers
Are you worried about your teenager? You are not alone. Parenting teenagers is not easy. The changes that are going on in their brains can be a challenge to navigate. Recently, you’ve likely seen some news articles about the declining mental health of teenagers....
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | Teenagers
During and after the pandemic, I saw an overwhelming surge in teenagers struggling with issues of sexual and gender identity. I also saw a huge increase in the parents reaching out for support around their teenagers’ gender and/or sexual identity struggles. It can be...