Leslie A. Harris, LMFT

10/10/2021

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11/08/2019

The su***de rate among children aged 10 through 14 has nearly tripled from 2007 to 2017, while the su***de rate among older teenagers has increased by 76% between 2007 and 2017, new federal data show.

11/06/2018

Fortnite is quite the rage. I tell parents they have a right to check their kids social media. But are we checking their games?

Authorities said they've arrested men seeking s*x with minors through social media and messaging platforms - and now gaming apps

10/24/2018

https://parentandteen.com/lighthouse-parents-being-stable-forces-for-our-children/

Adolescents thrive when parents set clear limits and shower them with unconditional love. Here's why lighthouse parenting is an effective parenting style.

10/24/2018

Excellent Reminder. My heart goes out to our young people.

From the “emotional volcano” method to a children’s book about mindfulness.

09/17/2018

This was a great article with a good perspective,

How do you define success for your teen? Some parents evaluate grades. Others analyze degrees of happiness. Read on to discover why both aren't the best indicators.

08/03/2018

With the rise of anxiety and depression in our children let’s encourage them to exercise and play. Their mental health depends on it.
https://www.facebook.com/290066618426/posts/10156523037898427/

Let's provide more opportunities in school so children learn how to make decisions and develop an internal locus of control. This way a child can influence events and outcomes in their own lives and in return, we will have more children who are potentially less anxious and depressed, all which inhib...

06/12/2018

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-legacy-distorted-love/201802/how-narcissistic-parenting-affects-children?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost

Narcissists raise children who suffer from crippling self-doubt.