Parenting Tips & Mental Health Resources for Families
From everyday parenting stress to concerns about your child’s development or behavior, you’ll find practical tools, expert insights, and tips to support your child’s growth and your family’s well-being.
A Therapist’s Book Review for Parents: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, PhD
Molly McCobb, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Senior Supervising Clinician, and Director of Group Programs at Practice San Francisco. Molly has background in education and over a decade of clinical experience. She specializes in working with adolescents, parents, and families, providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
What is the Essence of Adolescence? Navigating the Teen Years.
Navigating the teen years is a challenge, but it is also a profound opportunity for growth—for both teens and the adults supporting them. By understanding their developing brains and adapting our guidance, we help them journey toward becoming confident, capable adults.
Mental Health Support Coming to Schools
Discover how our school-based programs are supporting students, parents, and educators with tools for emotional wellness, resilience, and connection. From student workshops to parent talks and teacher trainings, we're making mental health support more accessible.
When Transitions Are Challenging For Kids
As the school year winds down, changes in routine and social shifts can leave kids feeling more reactive, sensitive, or unsure. Explores common emotional cues that may arise during transitions, and strategies to help your child feel more supported, calm, and connected in the weeks ahead.
Easing Transitions for Middle Schoolers
As the school year winds down, many tweens and early teens experience subtle but significant emotional shifts, from social stress to end-of-year overwhelm. Explore practical, evidence-backed tips to help parents support their child’s emotional regulation and sense of connection during seasonal transitions.
Tips for Communicating with Your Teen
As teens navigate the final stretch of the school year, emotional shifts, growing independence, and quiet disconnects can make communication feel harder at home. Discover practical, low-pressure strategies to help parents stay connected, build trust, and support their teen’s emotional well-being.