By Elite Teen Counseling Parenting a teen with ADHD is challenging but not insurmountable. According to recent studies, approximately 6.4 million children in the U.S.—or about 11%—have been diagnosed with ADHD. Families navigating this diagnosis often feel...
By Elite Teen Counseling When it comes to discipline, many parents rely on the idea that consequences deter bad behavior. This approach, rooted in deterrence theory, operates on a “pain-for-pain” model: You cause me pain by breaking the rules, so I’ll impose...
By Elite Teen Counseling Anxiety is often rooted in fear: fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or fear of judgment. For teens, anxiety doesn’t just disrupt daily life—it can deeply influence their identity formation and long-term development. As a parent,...
By Elite Teen Counseling You’ve likely heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” But what many parents don’t realize is that our minds operate under a similar principle—what we feed them, through both external messages and internal thoughts, shapes how we view...
By Elite Teen Counseling Depression is one of the most critical mental health challenges facing teens today. Each year, approximately 2.8 million American teens will experience depression, and tragically, 30% of those will also develop a substance use disorder. The...
