Some days it feels like your relationship with your teen is so contentious. You can’t seem to say anything right. Every word seems to be the wrong one. It’s easy to feel bogged down by your negative interactions with your teen especially the times when you lost your cool. Sometimes you were able to keep […]
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She runs up the stairs to her bedroom and slams the door. You can hear her on the other side of the door sobbing. Your daughter received the dreaded break-up text, but this wasn’t from a romantic interest. It was from a close friend. Friendships come and go, but it’s challenging when your daughter’s close
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“I hate you.” These are three words that all parents dread hearing. It cuts you deep. How could your teen possibly say such a hurtful thing? It’s because they don’t really mean it. I hate you is a visceral reaction that is fueled by big emotions. All of their emotions are bubbling to the surface,
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Have you come across the recent CDC statistics on teenage mental health? The situation was already concerning pre-pandemic, and now it has exacerbated. Shockingly, one in three girls has contemplated suicide. It’s crucial for us to take a close look at our surroundings and consider how we can make a positive impact. To enhance your
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