Big Emotions: Anger/Sadness/Fear
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 …
How do I get my kids to listen to me the FIRST time?”
https://youtu.be/XBuVu0KS2N4 “I don’t want to have to ask again!” You’ve told your kid to do something 3 times already to no avail. You’re frustrated, feeling disrespected, and your patience is …
“How do I help my teen cope with stress?”
https://youtu.be/9bELm4qRAss I’m stressed. I’m overwhelmed. I have too much to handle. If you’re the parent of a teenager, you might have heard them say something along those lines before. In …