Do you ever notice a sudden shift in your teen’s mood on Sunday afternoons? If so, you’ve probably come face to face with what’s known as the Sunday Scaries. It’s that feeling of dread and anxiety that creeps in as Monday looms closer, signaling the end of the weekend. Quite often, parents and teens aren’t […]
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The perfect gift for your teen may not be something material. In the frenzy of gift buying, do not lose sight of what is most important this holiday season.
Your daughter made a mistake. It was a doozy. And now the entire school is talking about it, and the gossip is in high gear. Girls are choosing sides and alliances. Your daughter is being ostracized. You know what she did, and you agree it was a very poor choice. You also know that your
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October 3, 2024 6:30 pm PST In middle school, friendship dynamics become more complicated, emotional, and important for our daughters. As parents it is difficult to know what to say and do to support our daughters through the ups and downs. By delving into middle school girl world, we can understand how to best support
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I work with adolescent girls who are dealing with girl drama or friendship issues, and loneliness is a prevailing feeling. You might assume that only girls without friends are lonely. Oddly, some of the girls that have a large circle of friends are the loneliest.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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