Dealing with Teen Behavior Issues
Family and ParentingDealing with teenage behavioral issues can be challenging, but it’s crucial to remember that the impulse control center of the brain isn’t fully developed until about age twenty-five. This area, the prefrontal cortex, plays a significant…
Talking to kids about tragedy
Crisis, Trauma, and PTSD, Family and ParentingAs a parent, you may feel the need to protect your children from the darkness in the world. It's wise to limit their exposure, especially to scary-sounding news stories on TV, radio, or computers. However, it's important to be the one to help…
Why do I hate my parents?!
Family and ParentingAs a teenager, it's normal to feel irritated, annoyed, angry, or even resentful towards your parents. They can be overprotective, and suspicious and may not understand that you're not a little kid anymore. However, if you feel like your emotions…
8 Great Tips for Parents Planning College
Family and ParentingAs parents, watching your child transition from high school to college is a momentous occasion filled with mixed emotions. It's a time of excitement, anticipation, and a touch of apprehension. You want to provide the best support possible, but…
Bullying
Family and Parenting, Crisis, Trauma, and PTSDThroughout our lives, bullying can manifest in various forms, and addressing this issue is crucial for our emotional well-being. In this article, we will guide you on how to recognize and deal with bullying, whether it's happening to your…
Helping Children and Teens Make Friends
Family and ParentingBuilding healthy friendships is a vital aspect of a child's social and emotional development. As a parent, you play a significant role in helping your child navigate the complexities of making and maintaining friendships. Every age group…
How to Talk to Your Parents about Mistakes
Family and ParentingTalking to your parents about something you've done wrong can be daunting, but it's an important step in taking responsibility and learning from your mistakes. Your parents are there to support and guide you through challenges. In this…
Teaching “People-Skills” at Different Ages
Family and ParentingEffective communication and strong people skills are essential life tools that contribute to a person's success, happiness, and overall well-being. As a parent, you have the opportunity to guide your child in developing these valuable…
Empowering Teens: Managing Social Anxiety with Confidence
Anxiety, Family and ParentingSocial anxiety is a common challenge that many teenagers face. It's important to know that you're not alone and that there are effective strategies to help you manage and overcome these feelings. In this blog post, we'll provide you…
Talking to Kids and Teens About Sex
Family and ParentingDiscussing the topic of sex with your children is an important aspect of their overall education and development. As a parent, it's crucial to approach these conversations with sensitivity, honesty, and age-appropriate information. By…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
Family and ParentingDiscussing drugs with your children can be a challenging yet crucial conversation. As a parent, it's important to approach these discussions in a way that is age-appropriate and informative. By adapting your approach to suit your child's…
How to Help Teenage Anxiety
Anxiety, Family and ParentingLike depression, teenage anxiety is a pretty common experience for adolescents. Whether it's the jitters when it's time to get in front of the class to present a report or the butterflies that show up when talking to someone they like, it's…
The “Time Trap”
Family and Parenting, Work-Life BalanceTime time time, they say it's everything. It can be the trap, and it can be the key to getting you out of the trap.You come home from a long day at work, and immediately you are showered with questions, "When's dinner?" "When are we going…
Parenting
Family and ParentingThere is no such thing as a 'perfect' parent. Parenting is not about perfection. It is about love, balance, consistency & follow-through. While your kids WILL test your nerves, it is important that you reward good behavior, AND enforce immediate,…
Co-parenting
Couples and Marriage Counseling, Family and ParentingEver see a divorced couple that seems to get along great and wonder how they do it? It's effective Co-Parenting. There are skills that can be learned to cultivate a friendly co-parenting experience that benefits everybody, especially the kids!…