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7 Things Your Teen Wants You to Know (From a Licensed Therapist Specialized in Treating Teens)
Nicole Ivelevitch Nicole Ivelevitch

7 Things Your Teen Wants You to Know (From a Licensed Therapist Specialized in Treating Teens)

As parents, we’ve all been teens at one point…but raising teenagers can still feel like a total mystery at times. This time of their lives is crucial for exploring who they are and creating an identity of their own, but it’s equally as important to have your unconditional love and support (even if they pretend not to care). Practice owner and licensed clinical social worker Sara Schreiber shares 7 things teenagers want their parents to know but struggle to communicate themselves.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters Too
Gabrielle Moskovitz, LSW Gabrielle Moskovitz, LSW

Maternal Mental Health Matters Too

Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world. We are told to care for our children, spouses, and the household, all while working, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and running errands. Rarely, do we get the opportunity to stop and reflect on what WE need from ourselves or others. It is obvious why up to 1 in 5 women experience a maternal mental health disorder in the postpartum period. These disorders include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, or psychosis. Especially in our culture where women are expected to return to work weeks after giving birth, with limited resources or benefits to support feeding their babies.

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5 Unexpected Ways to Help the Back-To-School Transition for Teens&nbsp;</a>
Sara Schreiber Sara Schreiber

5 Unexpected Ways to Help the Back-To-School Transition for Teens 

5 Unexpected Ways to Help the Back-To-School Transition for Teens

Going back to school after having a summer off can feel like a really big deal to a lot of kids and teens—it’s kind of like starting a new chapter, and it’s natural for new things to make us feel a little anxious. Keep reading to learn about ways that you can help to set yourself up for happiness and success this school year.

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