Worried your teen may be struggling with anxiety or depression? Two leading therapists share what parents need to know and how to start helping today.
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Why Play Is Important for Kids and Teens You should play catch with your kid. It sounds simple enough. Yet many parents overlook the importance of this profound activity. Profound? My kid and I have more important things to do. Isn’t homework a higher priority? Not always. Homework and studying for tests are certainly aspects
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How to Handle Challenging Behavior in Kids and Teens Remember that sweet and affectionate child who used to run to meet you at the door, jump into your arms and give you a big kiss? Now when you get home, your teen doesn’t even get out of his room to roll his eyes at you.
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When your once outgoing, happy child becomes indifferent and joyless, it’s rarely something that happens overnight. This kind of change usually unfolds gradually, over weeks or even months. Regardless of how your child’s shift into a state of emotional withdrawal or unhappiness came about, it can be deeply concerning—and heartbreaking—for a parent.
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Why Teenagers Lie — and What Parents Can Do About It The topic of this article will either offer you a great sense of relief or a surprising smack in the face of stunned surprise. Relief because it validates that your teen is not the only cheatin’ liar in the adolescent world. However, if you
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It’s common for parents to feel frustrated when their child gives up on activities like sports or playing a musical instrument. We all want our kids to find something they love and excel at, and when they quit, it can raise concerns about their future and our parenting abilities.
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My son met an online girlfriend and left the country suddenly. I can’t explain the emptiness I feel. I’m just gutted.
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For parents, there can be a lot of discomfort in talking to our kids about scary things like teen suicide and other dangers. These kinds of conversations bring up all kinds of scary emotions that we’d rather not go anywhere near. However, it is crucial to have these discussions in a calm and collected manner. If you’re scared or hesitant, your kid is going to pick up on it and match your energy.
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When faced with the challenge of talking to kids about bad or scary news, it’s essential to approach the situation with sensitivity and understanding
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Teaching emotional awareness to a 13-year-old can be challenging due to the developing capacity for emotional connection and acceptance.
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