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Julie Baron, LCSW-C

The Power of Feeling Understood

Many if not all of us in the business of working with teens would describe ourselves as understanding. So why do many teens walk away...

Julie Baron, LCSW-C

Parents Just Don't Understand!

Aside from being an 80’s wrap song by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince aka Will Smith, it’s an age-old assumption made by teens across...

Julie Baron, LCSW-C

Fostering Adolescent Emotional Expression (This One is for Professionals and Parents Alike)

Teenagers are famously rough around the edges when expressing emotions. Being able to express emotions verbally is critical for mental...

By: Julie Baron, LCSW-C

It's Back to School...Let's Talk About Sleep!

Enjoying the early mornings of school days yet? Yaaawn.... Now that we are back into the school routine, let’s focus on the massive...

Julie Baron, LCSW-C

Emotion Regulation Training: Supporting Social Skills for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

“Johnny, why didn’t you use your social skills?” Those who teach social skills to youth on the Autism Spectrum understand that...

By: Julie Baron, LCSW-C

Helping Teens Reach Goals

Precontemplation. Contemplation. Determination/Decision. Action. Relapse. Maintenance. Did you know there are stages of change? We...

By: Julie Baron, LCSW-C

Talking to Teens About Smartphone Use… Like Talking About Any Other Potentially Lethal Behavior

Can smartphone use be that harmful? When we look at the recent increase in teen suicides and non-lethal self-harm, we have to ask, “What...

By: Julie Baron, LCSW-C Posted on www.edutopia.com

Teen Engagement in Learning Starts With Respect

Adolescents learn more easily when they feel heard, understood, and cared about. Teachers should see teen reactions and attitudes through...

By: Julie Baron, LCSW-C Posted on www.edutopia.org

6 Rules for Being Transparent with Teens: Authentic Relationships Lead to Engagement

Adolescence is a notoriously difficult phase of life, and being authentic as a teenager is not an easy task. Think about how hard it is,...

By: Julie Baron

Three Tips for Engaging Authentically With Teens

If you work with teens, you probably already know that the quality of your relationship with them is an important and potent predictor of...

By: Julie Baron

Three Things to Know About the Teenage Brain

As helping professionals or parents raising teenagers, it’s important for us to be able to make sense of the way teens act. Behavior...

By: Julie Baron

Cyberbullying Part 2: What Parents Can Do

Anticipate potential problems or risks with your child Having conversations about phone use and cyberbullying before any problems arise...

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