by New Leaf Team | Oct 2, 2023 | Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares information for parents realizing “my teen is vaping!”, and seeking support to navigate this. Vape products have been, and continue to be, increasingly popular among adolescents. Although only adults of legal age are allowed to purchase these, your...
by New Leaf Team | Aug 21, 2023 | Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
As a parent, you may ask yourself, “why is my teen so angry?”. Teenage angst is normal, and very common during adolescence. However, your teen is, like, really angry. They are directing all the anger at you, family members, or others such as teachers or strangers....
by New Leaf Team | Jul 24, 2023 | Family Blogs, LGBTQ+ Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
You’re looking for information on how to be an LGBTQIA+ ally. You may be a family member, friend, co-worker, teacher, and have an LGBTQIA+ person in your life. Perhaps you are simply looking for ways to get involved and show support. Nonetheless, this blog is a...
by New Leaf Team | Jul 17, 2023 | Individual Therapy Blogs, Relationship Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog answers the question, “are boundaries important in a relationship?”. Short answer: yes. They are very important in a relationship. Without them, we may struggle to attend to your and your partner’s needs. Boundaries create a clear guideline of how you...
by New Leaf Team | Jul 10, 2023 | Individual Therapy Blogs, Relationship Blogs, Teen Blogs
Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, please seek out help and connect with these resources: Coalition for Family Harmony (805) 983-6014, Interface Children & Family Services (805) 485-6114, or loveisrespect.org (1) 866-331-9474. The...
by New Leaf Team | Jun 15, 2023 | Family Blogs, LGBTQ+ Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares 3 ways to support an LGBTQIA+ teen. Whether you are a parent, relative, or loved one, you are wanting to know ways to be an ally to the community, as well as closely support them. They may have shared information such as their pronouns, their...