Executive Functioning Tips for College Students with ADHD
Even under the most ideal circumstances, college is a time of challenges. In college, students juggle competing responsibilities and activities, handle stressful transitions, and face independently managing themselves for the first time. Not to mention, managing a newly open and less structured schedule requires some serious executive functioning skills. And for students Learn More
How to Survive and Thrive as an Autistic Adult in a Neurotypical World
It’s not easy being an autistic adult in a neurotypical world. Existing in and navigating a world that isn’t made for you is exhausting. Even mundane activities like grocery shopping can become overwhelming chaos. Without a healthy perspective, a reserve of survival skills, and a dedicated support system, trying to survive the Learn More
Get Your Teen to Talk to You
Did you know that teens who talk to their parents about their daily activities and discuss their inner thoughts and feelings are less likely to engage in risky behaviors and have lower levels of anxiety and depression? Yup! That’s a big benefit to trying to get your teen to talk to you! Learn More
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome can sneak up on you at any point in your career, but I’ve found that young people in the workforce tend to struggle with this the most. Even the most talented, competent workers can feel like they don’t belong or are less qualified than their peers. Thankfully, these self-defeating beliefs Learn More
Stress Reduction Tool: Safe Place Visualization
The “Safe Place Visualization” exercise is a powerful stress-reduction technique. When feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you can use this to soothe and calm yourself. It’s most effective when you’re really able to immerse yourself without any distractions, so be sure to do this in a quiet place where you can focus Learn More
Parenting Your College Freshman
Parenting a college freshman feels like walking a tightrope. You want to stay close with them and ensure they feel supported. But you also want them to start learning how to be a responsible adult and become more independent. And what makes it harder is that you aren’t there anymore. You can’t Learn More
How to Find the Right Therapist for You
Living in a big city like Los Angeles has its perks. One of which is that there’s an abundance of psychologists and therapists to choose from. However, that can also make the process of finding the right therapist a little overwhelming. How do you know who’s the right mental health professional for Learn More
Using a Weighted Pros and Cons List to Make Good Decisions
Oftentimes, if you struggle with anxiety, you become paralyzed when it comes to making decisions. Instead of taking action, you get stuck in a loop, thinking and overthinking what to do. I created a technique called “weighted pros and cons list” to help my clients get unstuck and making decisions. Watch to Learn More
Don’t Forget to Enjoy Your Teen or Emerging Adult
Just a friendly reminder to all the parents of teens and emerging adults out there… Don’t forget to enjoy your kids! Don’t make all of your interactions about reminders and serious discussions about the future. Balance it by spending enjoyable quality time with them and celebrating what they’re doing right! At the Learn More
What to do When Your College Kid Texts You Too Much
We often focus a lot on parents needing to learn to let go when their kid goes off to college. But what do you do when it’s your college kid that seems to be struggling to let go? They may be texting and calling 10-20 times a day. I talk about two Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions about FERPA
Chances are, you’ve spoken to your teen’s teachers or school administrator at least once. More likely, you’ve probably communicated with your teen’s school numerous times over the years. You’re used to being in the loop. That’s why so many parents are shocked when they learn that they have no access to your Learn More
7 Ways to Encourage Your Teen to Go to Therapy
Parents often ask me how they can convince their teenager or emerging adult to go to therapy. Before broaching the idea with your child, first reflect on if it’s necessary to convince them to attend therapy. If the answer is yes, here are seven tips that may help you get your child’s Learn More
Giving Reminders, Without Ruining Your Relationship with Your Child
Too often, parents’ reminders to their teens and emerging adults are met with eye rolls, exasperated sighs, and frustration. If you keep these five things in mind, you’re more likely to keep your positive relationship with your child intact… even while giving those necessary reminders! Learn More
Teaching Medication Management to Your College-Bound Teen
For college-bound kids who take medication, medication management is of paramount importance. All too often I’ve seen college students struggle because they inconsistently take their medications or run out of their meds. Instead of hoping that your college-bound child will know how to manage their medication when they land on campus, intentionally Learn More
How to Support Your Homesick College Kid
Your kid goes off to college, and you’re both hoping that it will be some of the best few years of their life so far. But then you get the dreaded call or text saying that they’re terribly homesick. What do you do? Unfortunately, there’s no one size fits all solution to Learn More
Taking Care of Yourself When Your Loved One Struggles with Their Mental Health
When you’re the parent of a child that’s struggling with their mental health, it can be a struggle to take care of your own well-being. Here are five thoughts that might help you maintain balance. Learn More
The Transition to College for Teens with IEPs
The transition to college is most effective when starting in high school. If you have a child with an IEP, the transition is a little more complex. There are some additional considerations to take. To help simplify the process, I’ve broken down the college transition process into chunks. In each chunk, I’ve Learn More
Therapy and Your College-Bound Teen
Your teen struggles with their mental health. It may have been on and off during particularly stressful periods of their life, but you know they are prone to anxiety, depression, and burn out. Knowing this, it can be overwhelming thinking that your child is moving out without the needed therapeutic support. It Learn More
How to Help Your Over-Scheduled and Stressed Out Teen
There’s a lot of pressure on teens to “succeed”, and sometimes there’s equal pressure for parents to raise kids that succeed. However, this pressure is leading teens to burn out and falter. You’ve seen the signs that your teen is over-scheduled and stressed out. So now what? There are five concrete ways Learn More
6 Signs Your Teen is Over-Scheduled and Stressed
Today’s teens, especially where I am in Los Angeles, are often over-scheduled and stressed out. Their schedules are packed with extracurricular activities and endless homework. Instead of getting much needed sleep every night to recharge for the next day, teens stay up late trying to finish homework and study for tests. Even Learn More
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Withdrawing or Transferring Colleges
The decision to withdraw or transfer colleges is a big one! If you’re struggling with what to do, try asking yourself these six questions first. Learn More
6 Ways to Help Your Grown and Still at Home Child
It can be frustrating and bewildering when your grown child still lives at home with you. You’re not quite sure how to help them become independent enough to leave the nest. Here are six tips to help you! Learn More
How to Handle Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
Sometimes our teens and emerging adults are just straight-up challenging. They do things that get under our skin and frustrate us to no end. Your relationship strains and worsens over time, and soon you’re not sure what to do to make things better. Here are eight things you can do to handle Learn More
How to Talk So Your Teen Actually Hears You
We adults are very wise. We have the benefit of hard-earned life lessons and perspective. So how come every time we try to impart some wisdom, our teens and emerging adults shut us down? In my experience from working with parents, usually there are a few things that can be in play. Learn More