Big Emotions: Anger/Sadness/Fear
Teenage Depression: how do I know if my kid is depressed, or just a moody teen?
When you have a teenager, dealing with moodiness is pretty normal. This has been true since the beginning of time. But how do you know if it’s teenage depression?
Anxiety: What To Do If Therapy Doesn’t Help Your Kid
Hopefully you are your child’s biggest champion. Even if you are the advocate for your kid with the most at stake, sometimes it’s not enough. There are times when you’ll need to seek support from therapists or other mental health professionals
Suicide: Talking with Teens About It
Creating an open and accepting conversation about this topic is equally as important as talking to them about sex or drugs.
Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Most families will be coping with grief and loss during the holidays at some point. It’s the cycle of life. Is your family mourning loved ones? Is your family adapting to a change in its holiday routine? The best way through it may be by making new holiday traditions. Embracing loss rather than ignoring it is key.
Teenage Depression: how do you help a struggling teen?
If you’re a parent having trouble relating to teenage depression, remember this: it’s about emotions, not logic.
Bickering Kids: The Healthy Way To Resolve Conflict
Bickering kids present you as a parent with an opportunity to teach lessons of communication that will stay with them their whole lives.
Is Simone Biles Setting a Bad Example for Kids?
So you’re thinking maybe Simone Biles set a bad example for your kid by pulling out of the Olympics?
That’s the topic in this Tips on Teens video, and (spoiler alert) we think Simone Biles is setting a great example for kids!
Are you uncomfortable with your teen’s “big” emotions?
Does responding to your teen’s extreme moods feel different than when they were a little kid having big emotions? How should your approach as a parent change? That’s the topic on this week’s Tips on Teens:
Are you all out of ideas about how to help your child process anger?
In this video we explore what’s underneath the “suit of armor,” and how to channel those feelings in a healthy and productive way.
“What do I do about my child’s night terrors?”
https://youtu.be/NbVFAL4yP6I Night Terrors are different than Nightmares. This week’s Tips On Teens question is from a parent looking for a better way to handle their kid’s frequent night terrors: “My daughter …