When you’re young, it’s easy to assume that bullying is only a problem while you’re in school. You might have assumed that by the time you graduated, you wouldn’t have to worry about bullying again.
Rita Anderson
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Getting a call from your child’s school saying they have been accused of bullying is one of the more disorienting moments a parent can face. Your first instinct may be to defend your child without hesitation, or you may feel a wave of shame that makes you question everything you have done as a parent.
Bullying is a serious, but unfortunately fairly frequent, issue that affects children all over the world, in schools and even online. A lot of people consider bullying to be a common and even normal part of childhood and growing up, but bullying can have a severe negative impact on a child’s mental health.
Bullying is nothing new; it’s been happening in some form or another since the beginning of time. Of course, it’s taken on different forms over the centuries, but the core of what bullying is remains the same.
In today’s hyper-connected world, a teen’s social life often extends seamlessly from the school hallway to the digital realm. While this offers incredible opportunities for connection and learning, it also introduces significant risks, chief among them cyberbullying.
Teaching Your Teen How to Navigate Adulthood As a parent, your biggest job is raising a child who turns into a responsible teenager and ensuring that the teenager is eventually ready to navigate adulthood. No pressure, right? There are countless things that you should teach your teenager over the years. […]
5 Ways to Teach Your Teen to Emotionally Regulate We all know the stereotypes surrounding teens and their mood swings. If you live with a teenager, chances are you’ve seen first-hand why those stereotypes exist. While it’s true that teens can seemingly switch emotions in a matter of seconds, it’s not necessarily […]
Teenagers get stereotyped quite often. They’re depicted as having negative attitudes or that they “talk back” regarding any suggestion you might have. While some stereotypes are a bit far-fetched, one that most parents of teens will say is realistic is laziness. It’s not uncommon for teens to struggle with motivation. […]
Dementia can be a tricky beast to deal with. It can strike at any time and take on a broad spectrum of presentations. It’s also a double-edged sword. There are far worse diseases and situations out there that can affect your loved one. The positive: they’re still very much alive.
5 Reasons Grief Hurts So Much Everyone experiences grief at some point in life. Loss is unavoidable. While people deal with grief differently and work through it at their own pace, there’s no denying one thing–it hurts. Grief comes after a loss. Whether it’s losing someone you love, a job, […]
As a parent, you always want the best for your child. You never want to see them suffer or carry around any type of sadness. You make occasions special, you shield them from negativity, and you go out of your way to create a good life.
Everyone will experience some grief throughout their lives. Grief is a universal experience and the cost of loving. Not everything you love will be lost, but when someone or something you care about deeply is gone, grief comes rushing in to fill that void.
Vacations are meant to be restful and a time for rejuvenation, a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Yet, many of us struggle to fully disconnect from work and daily responsibilities.
Traveling somewhere can be stressful. You have to pack for the journey, prepare for unexpected bumps along the way, and leave your comfort zone. Even if you’re excited about the idea of traveling, it can easily make you anxious.
Why do most people take a vacation trip? Sure, there are some who seek adventure and new frontiers. The vast majority of people, however, need a getaway. They want to take a break from the grind and simply relax.
Current events can sometimes have unforeseen consequences. With all the stress in the world, it’s very possible that it can stir up unresolved feelings related to past trauma.
We live in an imperfect world. Ideally, every child would grow up in a safe and healthy environment and not have to experience any kind of trauma. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
A post like this is far more relevant than you might imagine. At least two-thirds of children will endure at least one traumatic event by the time they turn 16. This includes infants. In other words, during the years when we most need to feel safe, most kids don’t.
Receiving a terminal diagnosis is traumatizing for everyone involved. If you receive the diagnosis, it forces you to immediately look at your life in a new light. If your loved one has received a terminal diagnosis, all of your priorities must change.
Trauma can impact your life in a variety of ways, and it often feels like it never really leaves. Even if you experienced trauma in childhood, it can affect you years later as an adult.