Jan 12, 2021 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Matthew Hanlon
So, you’re thinking about getting your teen into counseling, but you’re not sure if it will be helpful or not. I wanted to take a moment in today’s video to talk a bit about some things to think about as you consider this option for your teen. First of all, let’s...
Nov 10, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Jamie Mahoney, Parenting
That’s right. You read that correctly. Teens can manage their parents. Here’s the truth – parents do have authority… AND teens are able to be an active participant in the parent-teen relationship. Now hear me out though: it is not up to the teen to take...
Oct 27, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel, Mindfulness
It’s not new information that social media has greatly impacted the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers in the United States. What research has found is that it’s not so much the use of social media, but the excessive use (up to seven hours a day) that has...
Sep 12, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support
We all know family time is important, but with COVID-19, quarantine and social distancing may have you wondering if we’ve got too much a good thing on our hands. As our society chugs along and kids of all ages are spending more time out of school and away from...
Jul 31, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support
Back to school is usually a time filled with excitement and anticipation both for parents and kids. But as summer draws to an end this year, parents and children nationwide are facing uncertainty and a whole new set of expectations for the coming school year due to...
Mar 13, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Christopher Armentrout
Video games can be very fun and a great way to spend time with family and friends, it can even help improve some cognitive functions but only when played in moderation. If it’s taking up too much of your life then it may be time to set some boundaries. You may be...
