“If we want to change the conversation we’re having with our teenagers, then we have to change the conversation we’re having about them.”
Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Hello! I’m Dr. Edgette
Engaging, practical, therapeutic conversations influencing the lives of kids, adolescents and young adults.
Nationally recognized for an original approach to reaching children and teenagers who are turned off by the idea of therapy.
… by the author of “Why Teens Hate Therapy”
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Recent Posts
Boys Will be Boys? Just A Lousy Excuse for Bad Behavior
For too long this familiar adage — “boys will be boys” — has served as nothing more than a thin disguise for poor behavior that boys and men should have long outgrown or never developed in the first place. Countless acts of cruelty, bullying, teasing,...
3 Reasons Why Your Teenager Rejects Your Excellent Advice
Ever wonder why your teenager takes a pass on your advice? Especially when you know for a fact that it's really good? Here are three reasons why teenagers might look elsewhere for solutions or support, or nowhere at all. It can explain those times when they stick with...
“Making A Point” with your teen versus having a conversation
Olivia calls her dad a s**t-head every chance she gets, but what she really wants to say to him is this: “Every time you talk to me you’re trying to make some point and it gets old. Plus, you think you’re being funny but it hurts my feelings and that’s why I don’t...
Tired of One-Word Responses from Your Teen? Ditch the Questions and Become Interesting Enough That They Want to Talk With You
Every day at 3 pm thousands upon thousands of kids and teenagers are being clobbered by questions about their day at school from the people who love them the most—their parents. And despite the fact that most of these parents would be satisfied with just a little bit...
My Son Doesn’t Like to Play Sports and I’m OK With That
My son doesn’t like to play sports. And I’m okay with that. I’m not so sure about the rest of America, though. In our culture, it seems that boys who aren’t interested in sports are quickly set apart from the other boys on the block. At least that’s what happened to...
Have a Moody Teenager? What to Do When You’re Tired of “Walking on Eggshells”
“Julia is so sensitive I can’t say anything to her without it causing a big blow-up!” exclaimed Julia’s mom. “How am I supposed to raise this kid? I’ve got to be able to talk with her—she’s only fifteen!” Julia’s mother had a good point. She did need to be able...
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