The Adolescent Mind

Adolescence

When the Best Protection Is Connection

Christine Triano LCSW on June 18, 2021

Parenting teens is hard work, but a shift of mindset from protection to connection can lay the groundwork for a rewarding new phase of your relationship.

Parenting teens is hard work, but a shift of mindset from protection to connection can lay the groundwork for a rewarding new phase of your relationship.

Adolescence

5 Things You Need to Know About Your Teen Right Now

Christine Triano LCSW on December 31, 2020

The teens are (trying to be) alright, but they need you more than ever. Here are 5 things to keep in mind as you parent into the New Year.

The teens are (trying to be) alright, but they need you more than ever. Here are 5 things to keep in mind as you parent into the New Year.

Adolescence

Ready, Sense, Go!

Christine Triano LCSW on October 6, 2020

Online learning is taking a toll on our teens. Some simple sensory strategies can help them stay healthy and focused.

Online learning is taking a toll on our teens. Some simple sensory strategies can help them stay healthy and focused.

Stress

Back to School, Back to Stress

Christine Triano LCSW on August 30, 2020

Back to school means back to stress in many families, especially under pandemic conditions. Here are some ideas to check your parental anxiety and help support your teen.

Back to school means back to stress in many families, especially under pandemic conditions. Here are some ideas to check your parental anxiety and help support your teen.

Adolescence

3 Ways to Summer-in-Place with Your Teen

Christine Triano LCSW on June 20, 2020

Worried about what to do with your teen this summer? Here are a few ideas to make the most of the schedule brought on by COVID.

Worried about what to do with your teen this summer? Here are a few ideas to make the most of the schedule brought on by COVID.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Teenage in the Time of Coronavirus

Christine Triano LCSW on April 25, 2020

Losing your mind over your teen's screen time during social isolation? Considering the needs of the adolescent brain might help you stay sane.

Losing your mind over your teen's screen time during social isolation? Considering the needs of the adolescent brain might help you stay sane.

Depression

More Than Skin Deep

Christine Triano LCSW on January 6, 2020

When we meet an adolescent living with a chronic disease like atopic dermatitis, it’s so important that we honor their inner experience and help them feel seen.

When we meet an adolescent living with a chronic disease like atopic dermatitis, it’s so important that we honor their inner experience and help them feel seen.