Parents of teens— if your kids are having an even harder time than you expected, you are not alone. The trends we are seeing at Virginia Family Therapy highlight that this time is particularly rough on the middle and high schoolers, so we want to give you a few tools to help you and […]
Should Adults Drink in Front of Their Kids? – Part 1
Have you ever wondered if and how you should discuss your drinking with your kids? Or second-guessed whether your drinking behavior is still healthy? Join us in an open, honest, and non-judgmental conversation about healthy adult drinking and how to talk about it with your children. In a world where many people’s social lives revolve […]
Graduating During a Pandemic
Are you a college student graduating during a pandemic? Let’s talk about the struggle! Upcoming and recent graduates are facing a new reality. What do you do when a global pandemic uproots your future? Rather than being rewarded for hard work, you find yourself smack-dab in the middle of a country-wide recession and a major […]
Black History Month Resource Guide
It’s Black History Month, a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Let’s honor the past, present, and future of Black Americans. Check out our resource guide with links for watching, reading, listening, and learning. A reminder to white readers: Black history doesn’t start February 1st and end February 28th. Black history is always in the […]
Mental Health and Heart Check-In
Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday… Singles unable to mingle due to Covid-19 might be feeling extra low this week, but V-Day can be hard on couples and kids, too! Check-in with your heart this February 14th. Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday… My apologies to its die-hard fans, but it definitely […]
Feeling Anxiety About the New Year?
When I think about NYE, the first thing that comes to mind is attempting to make fun plans that almost always backfire on me. Who wants to wait for a 9 pm reservation at a restaurant then wander around in the cold in order to find the perfect spot to ring in the new year? […]
First Time Phone Users…a Must Read
Are you considering purchasing or handing down a phone for your tween/teen for the first time? Perhaps this whole pandemic business has pushed your timeline forward a bit considering the inevitable wave of distance learning and the hurdles needed to successfully enter in to our new normal? If you’re wondering how to navigate these uncertain […]
Screen time- Meaningful vs. Mindless
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