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What Makes Teens Really Happy?

By Lauren Muriello, LPC | February 15, 2024 | Comments Off on What Makes Teens Really Happy?
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“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” — Bill Watterson The longest study of human development revealed what makes people truly happy. It’s not getting straight As, it’s not the college you attend, it’s not how much money is in your bank account, and it’s not even getting a gold…

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The Dark Tunnel of Adolescent Evolution (Part 2): What Does “Staying in The Game” Look Like For Parents?

By Adam Simon | May 23, 2019 | Comments Off on The Dark Tunnel of Adolescent Evolution (Part 2): What Does “Staying in The Game” Look Like For Parents?
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  As I continue my discussion in video 2 with therapist Amy Frisch, who has been leading groups for teenage girls for twenty years, Amy offers some great advice for parents (none of which will necessarily be easy to follow). Staying in the game Staying in the game, as she says, can take many forms.…

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Teaching Teens Healthy Habits Around Technology

By Adam Simon | March 28, 2019 | Comments Off on Teaching Teens Healthy Habits Around Technology
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I recently had the chance to sit with my friend Lauren Muriello of Well Being Therapy Center, a great therapist who works primarily with teenage girls. Lauren worked with me at camp for many years before leaving to start a family and a successful business.   I talked with Lauren about several topics regarding teenagers and parents.…

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The Link Between Technology & Social Anxiety: Why Face-to-Face Engagement is So Important

By Adam Simon | March 28, 2019 | Comments Off on The Link Between Technology & Social Anxiety: Why Face-to-Face Engagement is So Important
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Adam Simon continues his video series, discussion with teen therapist, Amy Frisch. In this segment they discuss the link between technology and social anxiety in teenagers. Amy offers some great insights and an interesting perspective on the subject. Watch the short video.

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How to Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying and Deter Them From Bullying Someone Else

By Adam Simon | March 28, 2019 | Comments Off on How to Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying and Deter Them From Bullying Someone Else
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  In this video Lauren Muriello, LPC of Well Being Therapy Center, encourages parents to help their teenage children understand the importance of being kind on social media. Just as we try to teach our children when they are young to “be nice, share, don’t hit anyone,” we need to give them the same advice regarding…

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Keeping Kids Safe Online: How Parents Can Effectively Monitor and Positively Influence Their Child’s Internet Usage

By Adam Simon | March 8, 2019 | Comments Off on Keeping Kids Safe Online: How Parents Can Effectively Monitor and Positively Influence Their Child’s Internet Usage
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  In this video, Lauren Muriello, LPC of Well Being Therapy Center talks about how important it is for parents to be involved with what their teens are doing online. While it’s not easy to keep up with all the new technology, Lauren suggests that parents need to learn the technology and monitor what their…

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Setting Screen Time Limits For Teens Without Starting World War 3

By Adam Simon | March 8, 2019 | Comments Off on Setting Screen Time Limits For Teens Without Starting World War 3
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  In this two-minute video Lauren Muriello, LPC of  Well Being Therapy Center offers a few strategies for setting screen time limits for teens so that they can do the things they’re supposed to do, like studying, eating dinner with the family and sleeping at night. When setting limits doesn’t work Once you have clear…

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How The Social Media Comparison Trap Can Hurt Kids’ Self Esteem, and The Importance of Real Connection

By Adam Simon | March 7, 2019 | Comments Off on How The Social Media Comparison Trap Can Hurt Kids’ Self Esteem, and The Importance of Real Connection
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  In this short video, Lauren Muriello, LPC of Well Being Therapy Center, talks about the damage to a teenager’s self-esteem that can occur by spending hours looking at hundreds of pictures of their friends on social media. When teens are constantly comparing themselves to their friends’ social media “highlight reels,” it can be really…

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Why is It So Hard For Teenagers to Feel Good About Their Appearance and How Parents Can Help?

By Adam Simon | March 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Why is It So Hard For Teenagers to Feel Good About Their Appearance and How Parents Can Help?
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  In this video Lauren Muriello, LPC of Well Being Therapy Center discusses why it can be so difficult for teenagers to feel o.k. about their physical appearance. She points out the illusions society continually feeds us regarding what people should look like and reminds us how important it is for parents to help their children…

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Teen Smart-Phone Usage as a Privilege, Not a Right: Establishing Sensible Restrictions

By Adam Simon | March 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Teen Smart-Phone Usage as a Privilege, Not a Right: Establishing Sensible Restrictions
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  One thing that becomes very clear when listening to Lauren Muriello, LPC of Well Being Therapy Center, talk about the use of technology is the importance for parents to be very clear with their teens about their rules for cell phone use. There is no vagueness in what she has to say. You set rules for…

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