A ripple effect we must face and 16 tips to help you. Mental health challenges among adolescents and teenagers have intensified during the pandemic. One study reported that teen depression rose 50%, anxiety disorders increased 67.5%, and self-harm behaviors spiked by...
This Is Your Teenager’s Brain on COVID
How you can help your teen to thrive in trying times. by guest blogger Juliet Glinski, Psy.D. Mental health problems among teenagers have skyrocketed during the pandemic, suggesting adolescents are especially vulnerable to the psychological repercussions of COIVD....
The Risks of Cannabis Use for Youth During COVID
What parents need to know about the effects of COVID and cannabis on teens. Research suggests that teens are self-medicating with drugs and alcohol during the pandemic and are at risk for developing substance use problems. Cannabis use can be particularly harmful...
14 Strategies for Building Confidence in Your Children
The fundamental parenting skills you can't live without. When children feel confident, they are more likely to have academic and personal success. As they mature and develop, they are more inclined to act independently, learn to effectively problem solve, resist peer...
7 Ways to Teach Compassion and Advocacy to Your Kids
Paying homage to Martin Luther King Jr's mission and legacy. Martin Luther King Jr. epitomized a person who tapped into his passion and purpose. He proactively advocated for civil and human rights which resulted in the celebration of his birthday as a day of...
The Most Important Parenting Skill to Take Into the New Year
Learn 7 effective and empowering ways to set it in motion.
Gratitude for Your Dysfunctional Family Builds a Growth Mindset
Choose to be a warrior during the holidays and always.
12 Reasons to Have Gratitude for Your Dysfunctional Family
Mindful Lessons to Transform Your Relationships
Form the meaningful and satisfying relationships you want and deserve. There is certainly no instruction booklet on how to foster meaningful relationships. The way we first learn is through modeling our parent’s behavior, by process of elimination, and through on the...
What to Do When Parents Don’t Meet Your Emotional Needs
12 ways to cope, heal, and thrive. The societal belief is that children and parents should accept each other for who they are “no matter what”, should forgive each other “no matter what”, and should learn to get along “no matter what.” For some children this is...
How to Negotiate With Family Members During the Holidays
A necessity during these less-than-typical times. Negotiation tips with family members come in handy during the holiday season, especially when a vast amount of decisions need to be made collaboratively and efficiently. During the pandemic and possible change in...