by lahsan | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog
While social media can help build relationships, encourage connection, offer support, motivate young people, and spark one’s creative side, it can have negative implications if misused. Social Media Self-Perception vs. Reality There is no question that social media...
by lahsan | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog, Bullying
“You aren’t man enough.” “Man up!” “Come on, don’t be a ______.” What do these phrases have in common? You guessed it: They all reinforce toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity is one explanation for male violence and sexism. This term distinguishes “toxic”...
by lahsan | Aug 16, 2021 | Letter From Elliot
“What a relief! My teen is back at school, finally, and everything is good again. No more Zoom classes and complaining.” Does this sound familiar? Now that public health officials have deemed it safe to return to school, your teen must unlearn what they were...
by lahsan | Jan 4, 2021 | Letter From Elliot
New reports say teens are now spending 9 hours of their awake time consuming media.For tweens, the average daily screen time is 4 hours and 44 minutes. For teens, that number spikes to 7 hours and 22 minutes.These numbers are reported by Common Sense Media, a...
by lahsan | Dec 19, 2020 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…… Except when you have the winter blues, the pandemic has disrupted your lifestyle, and you’re feeling lonely, sad, or anxious.Even though it’s common to feel sad around the holidays, it doesn’t make it any less...