Do you ever feel like you can't find a good solution for a problem? You've tried and you've tried to fix something but it continues to challenge you. One example of this might be losing weight. You've tried a lot of diets and exercise plans, but you simply cannot...
Today in church I heard a great little tidbit from Pastor Rick Warren. He said, "Seek to be significant, not prominent." I thought that was extremely applicable to the teenagers here in Orange County. We're trained to differentiate ourselves, be a leader, and try...
Anxiety sucks! It's the constant worry about things out of one's control. It can be physical too. Do you ever have those days where your body is irritated or agitated for no good reason? Helping teens grow and families improve connection, Lauren Goodman, MS,...
School, sports, homework, social life, texting...these are all things that get prioritized above your teenager's sleep. There honestly is enough time in a day to accomplish all these goals, but barely. If your adolescent isn't carefully managing his or her schedule,...
Teenagers, this post is addressed to you. Some of you aren't aware if one of your friends has had too much to drink or has overdosed on drugs, but others of you can tell. For those of you who can tell, you may fear calling an ambulance or dropping a friend at the...
For some of you, you have had the same core group of friends ever since you started school. Your group is so tight-knit that hardly anyone new joins and hardly anyone leaves. There are also some of you who have that one best friend. You have been best friends...
If your child is already a teenager then your days with them are numbered. It won't be long until your teen strikes out on his or her own. At that point your relationships changes. I don't say this to be a Debbie Downer. I want you to be intentional with your...
The use of "Molly" is on the rise. I've even encountered several teens coming through my office that have abused the drug. This is scary because it is MUCH more dangerous than they realize. If you see your teenager texting about it, or overhear them talking about...
In therapy I have many conversations with teens about character qualities they need to develop in order to be functional adults. While conversations are helpful, lessons are better "caught, not taught." Mom and Dad, you are in a better position to reinforce...
This past week I met with a psychologist who specializes solely in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He had some really interesting things to say, and I paraphrased a couple of them in this video. The bottom line though is that you CAN'T give up when you're facing...
Hello, I’m Lauren! If you notice your teen struggling, you might be feeling helpless, hopeless, frustrated or concerned as a parent. Try to remember, there is hope. I want to help your adolescent feel better. My hope is for them to enjoy their life again. I want them to feel confident they can handle whatever situations arise.
