by lahsan | Aug 5, 2021 | Letter From Elliot
All of us as parents are so grateful that our teens will finally be able to go back to school in a few weeks.This means that they may learn in the proper setting, spend time with their friends and do what teens need to be doing to develop and grow.So, this is a good...
by lahsan | Jul 22, 2021 | Bullying, Preventing Suicide, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety
All teens face issues like academic pressure, personal identity issues, and tricky relationships — friendships, romance, frenemies, parents, siblings.Adolescents and teens who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, and...
by lahsan | Jul 2, 2021 | Letter From Elliot
Take a moment to step back and think: What were you doing on July 4th, 2020?In our family, I recall we were dealing with a lot of uncertainty.Our twins were living in separate states halfway across the country, the future of our economy was up in the air, and every...
by lahsan | Jun 15, 2021 | Letter From Elliot
This Sunday is Father’s Day. Let me begin by wishing all the dads a terrific day and hope you spend time with your family and friends. This Father’s Day weekend, I urge you to take the time to check in with your teens. Doctors at John Muir Medical Center in...
by lahsan | May 26, 2021 | Letter From Elliot
This Memorial Day weekend, families in Contra Costa County and beyond will enjoy warm weather, backyard grilling, and maybe even a trip to the beach.And for many teens, Memorial Day is just a day off from school. However, I encourage you to use this Memorial Day as an...