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ACS’ Program Directors Words of Advice for the Holidays

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Teens and holidays / Uncategorized by acsteens December 20, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

With the holidays quickly approaching, many parents wonder how to survive this time of year with their troubled teens. Here are some words of advice from Adolescent Counseling Services’ experienced program directors: Roni Gillenson, LMFT On-Campus Counseling Program Director In my work with teens and families over almost 20 years, probably my favorite moments have […]

How to Address Self-Harm with my Child

in Cutting / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Self-Harm by acsteens December 12, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Continuation of blog post ” Cutting As Pain Relief? Understanding and Helping Teens Who Self Harm” The following tips were excerpted from The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults, www.crpsib.com, Copyright 2012. How should I talk to my child about his/her self-injury? Address the issue as soon as possible. Don’t […]

20 Things Teens Don’t Have To Sweat About-Yet!

in Behavioral Norms / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Stress / Tumblr / Uncategorized by acsteens November 14, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Between exams, college applications, friend drama and dating angst, you have enough to worry about as a teenager without constantly stressing out about your future. Although there are some things in high school that can be genuinely anxiety-inducing (the common app! landing a prom date!), other concerns — like a getting a credit card or […]

Teens and Boundaries

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Teaching Mindfulness by acsteens November 2, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

By: Katie Luce, LMFT Site Director at Redwood High School Family rules and boundaries can provide a sense of stability to teenagers who are struggling to decipher relationships, roles, and even their own personalities. Although they may protest loudly against structure and boundaries, when they have a hand in what is being asked of them, […]

Palo Alto Students Report Better Mental Health

in California Healthy Kids Survey / Mental Health / Parenting / Recent Trends by acsteens October 15, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Article from Palo Alto Weekly By: Chris Kenrick Palo Alto youth are emotionally healthier than they were two years ago, according to newly released data from the California Healthy Kids Survey. The percentage of ninth- and 11th-graders who said they had seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months dropped from 18 percent to 11 […]

Blog Series:Nutrition and Mental Health – Teaching Teens Mindfulness About Their Diet

in Bay Area Tasting Week / Nutriton / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Teaching Mindfulness / Uncategorized by acsteens October 4, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

By: Philippe Rey, Psy.D. ACS Executive Director With all the recent news about the importance of nutrition and the increase in childhood and adult obesity and diabetes, have you ever wondered if nutrition could also possibly affect the mental/emotional state of people? Let’s think about this one for a minute! We know that sugars […]

Use Music as a Vehicle for Parent -Teen Dialogue

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting by acsteens October 2, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Think of a teenager listening to music and the likely image that comes to mind is a solitary figure with earphones. Most adults appreciate the earphone part—after all, music that appeals to teenagers usually carries far less appeal to those who are older. But think back to the role that music played in your life […]

Fall Parent Education Session hosted at Stanford University

in Parent Education Session / Parent Tips / Parenting / Uncategorized / Upcoming Events by acsteens September 24, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Challenge Success.org, a research-based organization that develops refreshingly practical curriculum, conferences and other programs for parents, schools, and kids looking for a healthier and more effective path to success in the 21st century. Offers a FREE Parent Education Session The Knowledge to Navigate: Strategies for Raising Healthy & Motivated Kids September 28, 2012, from 7:00pm-9:00pm […]

Sacrificing Sleep to Study Causes Academic Issues

in Parent Tips / Parenting / Uncategorized by acsteens August 28, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

A recent study by UCLA finds a direct correlation between lack of sleep, due to over-studying the night before, and poor results in school the following day. “Sacrificing sleep for extra study time is counterproductive,” says Andrew J. Fuligni, professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences and a senior scientist at the Jane and Terry Semel […]

Anti-bullying Campaign Targets Parents

in Online Monitoring / Online Safety / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Teaching Mindfulness / Uncategorized by acsteens August 7, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Starting in October of 2012, a series of print and web ads, targeting parents, will run with the message: Teach your kids to put a stop to bullying. The ads are a joint effort by the Ad Council, a non-profit that produces and distributes public service announcements, and the Free to Be…You and Me foundation. […]