If your teen doesn’t want to go to therapy, you’re not alone. As a child and adolescent psychologist, I’ve worked with many families navigating this exact situation. In this post, I share what might be going on beneath the resistance and offer practical, compassionate ways you can support your teen—without pushing too hard or giving up hope.

If your child eats only five foods, panics at the sight of anything green, and has you questioning how meals got this stressful—you’re not alone. While picky eating is common, sometimes it’s something more. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a real and treatable eating disorder that goes beyond preference and into fear, anxiety, or sensory overwhelm. In this article, I break down what ARFID is, how to tell if your child might have it, and what steps you can take (with a little humor and a lot of hope) to help your child develop a healthier, more confident relationship with food.

Social media is part of daily life for most teens—but its emotional impact often goes unnoticed until anxiety, irritability, or withdrawal surface. This article explores how social media influences teen mental health, why simply taking the phone away isn’t the solution, and how parents can support healthier habits and emotional resilience. Backed by research and practical guidance, it's a must-read for any parent navigating the digital age with their teen.