If your child is struggling with behavioral issues or has experienced a recent trauma or loss, early therapeutic intervention is one of the best ways to help them cope. Countless studies show how incredibly devastating unresolved childhood trauma can be, and how it...
Here’s something you’ve said or thought, probably more than once: I’m so glad I’m not a teenager in today’s world—I’m so glad social media wasn’t around when I was a teen! Yet, if you’re a parent of a teen you likely still feel some of what they’re feeling—plus an...
Being a parent is a flying by the seat of your pants kind of roller coaster, except no one’s there to ensure you’re tall enough to ride or strap you in safely. The teen years are notorious for presenting a challenge that’s felt by both parents and teens alike....
Aren’t you relieved? You didn’t have the deal with all the pressure teens face now, when you were growing up. Yet as a parent, you probably still experience it somewhat. You can’t help empathizing with your teen. Navigating the world is challenging enough for...
Anxiety in teens is tricky. While a little bit sprinkled throughout the teenage years is normal, how do you know how much is too much? If your teen seems to be struggling, what can you do to help – especially if they aren’t as open with you as they used to...
Your mind catches, almost shorts out. Your child just hurled the F-word at you. Time slows down; you realize you’re in uncharted territory. You know that your reaction is important…but what are you supposed to do?Kids don’t come with instruction...
