Hilya Tehrani, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Co-authored Articles (13)
How to
Show Your Parents a Bad Grade
Telling your parents about a bad grade is stressful, but getting into the right mindset can help you do it without stressing yourself out or making your parents upset. As you prepare to tell them, make sure that you and ...
How to
Enjoy School
School doesn't have to be a prison. Whether you find school difficult, boring, or just plain stressful, you can learn to make school easier and a lot more fun. Learn some concrete strategies for making school easier, mak...
How to Deal With Parents Who Don't Understand You
Learn to live with parents who don't see eye-to-eye with you As you and your parents are from different generations, it's understandable there will be some cultural differences between the two of you. You also may want d...
How to
Hide a Bad Grade or Report Card from Your Parents
Lying to your parents and hiding things to avoid getting in trouble is never a mature or responsible way to act. But when it comes to bad grades, bad report cards, and poor academic performance, sometimes kids think that...
How to
Recognize the Signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by difficulty focusing, restlessness, and impulsive behavior. People with ADHD focus differently from people without it, and like many neurolog...
How to
Stand Up to Bullies
You don't have to take it anymore. Bullies use intimidation and insults to belittle others who they perceive as unwilling or unable to defend themselves. If you're tired of listening to bullies talk, being pushed around ...
How to
Calm Down an Autistic Person
Autistic people can get overwhelmed by sensory input or strong emotions. When this happens, they often need someone to gently escort them to a quiet place so they can calm down. Here are some ways you can help an autisti...
How to
Stop a Person From Bullying You
Being bullied is, unfortunately, a common experience for many young people, but it is possible to stand up to your bully and stop them. Whether a bully is picking on you physically or with negative words, often they are ...
How to
Tell Your Parents About a Bad Test Score
If you've gotten a bad grade on a test, your parents may not be too pleased about it. Anticipating a bad response can make it more difficult to spill the beans. However, if you take a little time to prepare yourself to b...
How to
Tell Your Parent You Want to Live With Your Other Parent
Being a child of parents that are divorced or separated is tough. You have to deal with parents who don’t get along, and you are often sent back and forth between each parent. One of the scariest things you might have ...
How to
Leave Home for the First Time
Leaving home for the first time is extremely stressful and difficult. While there are a number of reasons for leaving home – college, work, or travel – all of us face the same challenges. We have to make a huge numbe...
How to
Avoid Being Punished with Bad Grades
Bad grades can be a disappointment for many parents. Your parents want you to succeed academically and may be frustrated or let down if you bring home a bad report card. However, punishment is not usually an effective me...
13 Ways to Be a Better Listener When You Have ADHD
Does this sound familiar to you? You’re listening to someone talk, and they say something that reminds you of something else—and then before you know it, you’re thinking about something you forgot to do, what you...
