Julie Baron, LCSW-CParents 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-CFostering 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-CIt'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...
Dr. Jeffrey Kranzler, PhD., LCSW-CEmotion 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-CHelping Teens Reach GoalsPrecontemplation. Contemplation. Determination/Decision. Action. Relapse. Maintenance. Did you know there are stages of change? We...
By: Julie Baron, LCSW-CTalking to Teens About Smartphone Use… Like Talking About Any Other Potentially Lethal BehaviorCan 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.comTeen Engagement in Learning Starts With RespectAdolescents 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.org6 Rules for Being Transparent with Teens: Authentic Relationships Lead to EngagementAdolescence 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 BaronThree Tips for Engaging Authentically With TeensIf you work with teens, you probably already know that the quality of your relationship with them is an important and potent predictor of...