by Karis Tsolomitis | Nov 17, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources, Uncategorized
Community Question: I’m the parent of a sixth grader, and I’ve been hearing more and more about kids being targeted online in ways that are really alarming. Between social media, gaming apps, and messaging platforms, it feels almost impossible to keep up with where...
by Karis Tsolomitis | Oct 20, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources, Uncategorized
Community Question: “I’m in middle school, and lately I’ve been feeling kind of lost. My hobbies have changed, and so have my friend groups. I’m not really hanging out with my old friends or family friends anymore, and it feels weird not having people I’m close to...
by Karis Tsolomitis | Sep 22, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources, Uncategorized
Parent Question: I’m a parent of a middle schooler, and I’m starting to worry about vaping. I’ve heard that teens are using all kinds of devices, some with nicotine, some with cannabis and many of them don’t even look like traditional vapes. I want to talk to my child...
by Karis Tsolomitis | Sep 22, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources, Uncategorized
Parent Question: I’m worried about how the lack of access to healthcare might affect my family’s well-being. It feels like there are so many bigger problems in the system that it’s hard to know what I can do as a parent to keep my kids healthy and safe. What practical...
by admin | May 29, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources, Uncategorized
Parent question: “Sometimes I’m not sure how to help my 14 year old when they are overwhelmed – I feel out of my depth and wonder if I am helpful at all. I also wonder how I would know when I should seek outside support if it feels like a crisis. I don’t know if...
by admin | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Parent Question: What should I do if my child calls me names or says they hate me when they’re upset? I want to comfort them, but I also need them to understand that kind of behavior isn’t okay. BYS Therapist John Carleton, LMHC Answer: First of all, take a deep...
