Physical Health, Building Independence, Goal Setting

How To Help Your Teen Develop Goals About Their Health

It wasn’t long ago that a parent of a teen client came to us and asked about goals for their teen’s health. The parent expressed concerns about their teen’s low motivation to eat a healthy diet and do any physical activity. After trying several strategies without much progress, the family decided to pursue some extra … read more

Physical Health, Building Independence

What Healthy Living Skills Do Teens Need to Know?

Take a few minutes and think about this question: What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “healthy living”? Do you think about what you eat? Exercise? Managing stress? What does it mean to you to be ‘healthy’? Healthy living skills are essential for lifelong success, as they form the foundation for maintaining physical, … read more