“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, […]
“I hate you!”…the real meaning Read More »
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
3 Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Wellness Read More »
There are a lot of posts in our Facebook group about friendship issues and girl drama. Relationship issues happen a lot during adolescence for both girls and boys. ALL girls and ALL boys are capable of doing or saying mean things. Even the kindest of kids can slip once in a while or unintentionally hurt
Girls Are Just Mean Read More »
Imagine that it’s a month into summer and you have a spurt of energy. You decide to do some major cleaning. That’s when you see it. Your son’s backpack that wasn’t cleaned out at the end of the school year. You aren’t sure what you’ll find, so you slowly open the zipper and hold your breath. It’s
What’s In Your Backpack? Read More »
It’s the not knowing that creates that knot inside your stomach. When you ask your daughter how she’s doing, she answers with “fine”. She seems distant, cold, quiet. When you look in her eyes, you can see that she just isn’t herself. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SHE’S OK? You can’t force your daughter to tell
How Do You Know If They’re Really Okay? Read More »
Teenagers naturally begin to gain independence from their parents as they get older. It’s an important step towards adulthood. If you aren’t prepared for it, you can be left feeling a bit ignored, possibly confused and overall, less NEEDED.
HOW TO BOLSTER SELF-MASTERY Read More »
ARE YOU SPEAKING THEIR LANGUAGE? Like many parents, you might be worried that you are losing your connection to your teen. You try to connect in a variety of ways, and it seems to fall flat. You take them for Boba. Try to give them a hug. Ask to play a board game. Nothing changes.
Are You Speaking Their Language? Read More »
Teenagers naturally begin to gain independence from their parents as they get older. It’s an important step towards adulthood. If you aren’t prepared for it, you can be left feeling a bit ignored, possibly confused and overall, less NEEDED.
Parent Teen Connection Read More »
So parents, as much as you might want to jump in the ring and fix it and protect them from the punches and knock outs, all your child really needs and wants is for you to pull up the stool and give them the pep talk, support, and belief they need.
Forgiveness Frees You Read More »
