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Holidays are a time for joy, togetherness...and, let’s face it, some teenage moodiness. If your teen is sulking in their room, rolling...

Seasonal depression, often called the "winter blues." While we talk about it in adults, teens experience it too, and it’s more than just...

Selecting a therapist for your teen or tween can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? How can you be sure they’re a good fit? In my...

As our kids grow into teenagers, their world can become a complex mix of emotions and challenges. Amid typical teen moodiness, there may...

Recent research suggests that parents might not be as in tune with their teens' emotional needs as they believe. While many parents rate...

"Family Reset with Z": July's On Feeling Left Out? What to Do When Your Kid Prefers the Other Parent, According to an Expert. Ever found...

“Because I say so!” How many of us have uttered these words in frustration? Parenting is filled with joy but also challenges that can...

Do you find yourself eagerly picking up your kids from school, hoping for a detailed account of their day, only to be greeted with a...

No matter how hard we try to shield them, kids have this superpower of sensing our feelings, even when we think we're hiding them well....

As a mental health professional, I find myself in a unique position: offering guidance and support to parents going through the...

Ah, the memories of teenage love, the butterflies, the jiggling, and the carefree days. But in today's digital age, navigating heartbreak...

Ever feel like you're not measuring up to the perfect parent standard set by society? Well, guess what? Perfect parents don't exist!...

Receiving a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for your child can feel confusing and overwhelming experience....

Learn how mental health days act as refreshing mini-vacations, helping your child reset and recharge from school pressures and digital...

Parenting during the holidays can be as chaotic as it can be magical. In the pursuit of creating joy for our loved ones, it's easy to...

In a recent interview conducted by journalist Elaine Roth for SheKnows's August 2023 issue, licensed psychotherapist Zuania Capó from...

If only we had the power to swipe right or left on our kids’ friends, right? A ‘Teen Friend Approval App’ would be a dream come true!...

Congratulations on becoming a new parent! The joy of parenthood comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to...

This month on "Family Reset with Z" at SheKnows.com we discuss "6 Things That Can Protect Your Kid's Mental Health During a Divorce."...