Teen anxiety is on the rise and as parents, it can be difficult to know what to do. At a time in their lives when peers mean everything to them, we can often feel irrelevant. Gone are the days when they chatted endlessly with us about all that was happening with them. Now they rarely […]
To say that our teens are dealing with a lot of stress right now would be an understatement. Covid, remote schooling, social isolation from friends and peers, highly charged racial and political unrest, economic insecurity, and an unpredictable future all play a huge role in our teens’ mental health. With so much stress and uncertainty, […]
For many children, learning disabilities are a frustrating part of life. They can not only bring a sense of shame and isolation but also lead to anxiety. It’s no surprise that kids who experience daily frustrations, setbacks and potential embarrassment are more likely to worry excessively about their academic performance and social status. Kids with […]
Many parents believe in the same myth: if they do everything right, their children will be happy. But that’s not how childhood works. No matter how much you love your child or how much you give to them in the way of attention and material items, kids are still going to experience all kinds of […]
Does your family love and support one another unconditionally? Do you have fun together? Do you find talking with your spouse and children to be easy and effective? If you had to pause and think about your answers to these questions, there’s a chance your family may not be as cohesive as you think. And […]
As a parent, it can be tough trying to get your teen to talk to you. Science has shown that the teenager’s brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason and to think before we act. As your teen’s brain develops, they’re also learning […]
