What is Helicopter Parenting & How Can You Avoid It? As a parent, you want to be there for your child every step of the way. You want to keep them safe, make sure they’re taking care of themselves, and limit as many risks for them as possible. But that […]
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5 Ways to Form Strong Relationships with Your Adult Children When your kids are little, fostering strong, healthy relationships with them can seem easier. You’re involved in their day-to-day life, you know their hobbies and interests, and they turn to you for advice, guidance, and support. Unfortunately, far too often, […]
Anxiety in Teens While we often associate anxiety with adults, kids and teens can struggle with it just as much. Think about everything today’s teenagers have to deal with on a daily basis. They’re figuring out who they are and who they want to be. They’re navigating relationships, trying to […]
The Ups and Downs are Real Teenagers have been stereotyped for years in movies, television shows, and books. The idea of the “moody teen” is nothing new, and so many parents resonate with it because they can see the reality in it. Hollywood might exaggerate a bit. However, if you’re […]
The Research is Clear According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 90% of teenagers 13-17 have used social media. About 51% visit at least one social media site every day. On top of that, children are exposed to the Internet, smartphones, and social media platforms earlier and […]
Do you ever feel like you don’t understand your teenager? First of all, join the club with just about every other parent! We’ve stereotyped the discord between parent and teen relationships for years. However, the reality is that you might not understand your teenager simply because their brain is working […]
Family anger issues are more common than most people think People get angry for different reasons. Our triggers might be deeply rooted in our past or even in actions of our family. If most people in our family tend to struggle with anger, we might want to consider different […]
Parenting is Tough! There’s no denying that parenting is one of the most stressful jobs in the world! While it is ALSO one of the most rewarding, it can sometimes feel next to impossible to get through those challenging, trying moments. It doesn’t matter what age your children are. You’ll […]
By Emily Pierson, MEd, LCPC, LPC Are your child’s tantrums wearing you out? Are you a parent to a toddler or preschooler? Are the “terrible twos” driving you crazy? Is your little one beginning to have more meltdowns? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything? Are you wondering if there […]