Empowering Traumatized Teens A Holistic Healing Approach Grant Them Recognition Teens who have faced trauma yearn for recognition and attention, and it's vital to acknowledge that their behaviors have profound meaning. While some may label such actions as mere "attention-seeking," it's essential to grasp that...
Navigating Teenage Anger A Parent's Guide Parenting teenagers often comes with unexpected challenges, and managing their anger is a common one. It's crucial to initiate a "situational analysis" by observing and noting when these outbursts occur. Keep a journal, tracking the frequency, duration, and intensity....
Navigating Anxiety A Game Plan for Parents of Teens Understanding anxiety in teenagers can be challenging, given the complexities of their developing brains and emotions. Anxiety, essentially, is a misplaced survival mode. Unlike the fight-or-flight response triggered by immediate danger, anxiety occurs when the brain...
Navigating Boundaries for Your Preteen's Phone Usage We all know the dangers of extensive use of screens. Don’t miss the importance of knowing what your preteen is doing when they are online. This phase marks a crucial period in their brain's development, shaping the trajectory...
Balancing Grief and Parenthood Nurturing Through Loss Navigating Parenthood Amidst Grief Often our sense of self becomes muddles with our role as a parent. We continue to face challenges as we journey on through parenthood and one of those may be death of a loved...