It is that time of year again where summer is drawing to a close, and the number of days until school begins gets smaller and smaller. As summer comes to a close, the anxiety of heading back to school can increase. If you notice that your teen has begun to feel anxious about going back […]
Category: Parenting
How to Listen to Kids so They Will Talk
As adults, when we hear people talking about a problem, we tend to want to fix it. We tend to give advice and offer solutions. The same thing can happen with parents and kids. For example: if a child is sad that they cannot go to the park because it is raining outside, a parent […]
5 Things a Parent can Do When Their Teen has Suicidal Thoughts
It can be scary to think about your teen having suicidal thoughts. What do you do? How do you talk about it? According to America’s Health Rankings (2021), in 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death among 10-24 year olds. Suicide rates are higher among males than females, as well as individuals who […]
How to Find a Middle Ground with your Teen
Being a parent to a teenager can be difficult. There is confusion and a lot of gray areas, and not every decision has a clear cut answer. There is no guidebook or formula to raising a teenager. Sometimes it can feel like you are going along with your teenager and that you’re on the same […]
Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child
If your child is sensitive to the emotions of others, worrisome, and easily overwhelmed by changes or new people and environments, you may have a highly sensitive child. Parenting can be demanding, and parenting a highly sensitive child can present additional challenges. However, with a few simple strategies, you can better manage everyday problems and […]