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.
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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.
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 […]
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.
Did you and your ex have a child together? Did you part on bad terms? Do you think this is having an impact on the relationship you have with your child?
Tips for Managing Joint Custody You never imagined you’d be in this situation. As you and your ex figure out custody arrangements, your once-shared home now feels like a minefield. Your kids’ bedrooms, the family photos on the walls, the breakfast table where you once sat together—it all feels surreal. […]
If you and your spouse are separating, you’re likely concerned about your children’s well-being, even if you know that divorce is the right decision. You might be worried about how separating will affect your children’s relationships with you and your ex as individuals.
If you’ve been struggling with postpartum depression (PPD), you’re likely searching for answers. It’s completely natural to want to understand why this is happening to you.
What Causes Postpartum Anxiety? In Part 1, we discussed what postpartum anxiety is and how it shows up in your daily life. But understanding why it happens is just as important. Knowing the causes can help you realize that you’re not a bad parent, you’re not weak, and you’re certainly […]
Bringing a new baby home is one of life’s most significant transitions, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed during this time. When people think about mental health challenges after having a baby, postpartum depression often comes to mind first.
Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy is a very personal, painful, and often complex issue. No one can truly know exactly how you’re feeling, and that can cause you to try to push past the grief of your loss quickly.
Help Your Child Adjust to Their First Year of School The school year is just around the corner, and it can be an exciting time for both parents and little ones! If your child is heading off to school for the first time this year, they might be feeling a […]
Ease Your Child’s School Anxiety As summer starts to wind down, it’s time to think about heading back to school. It can be an exciting time, full of buying new school supplies, thinking about what the year will bring, and watching your child continue to learn and grow. However, your […]
Even with summer in full swing, the start of a new school year is just around the corner. If you have a child heading to college for the first time, you’ve both undoubtedly already started to prepare.
Summer is in full swing, but by now, you might be dealing with the dreaded “I’m bored” comments from your kids. While things like summer vacations, staying up late for movie nights, and going to the beach are all fantastic things to do together, this might be the year you try something different — something that promotes everyone’s mental well-being.
Blended families or stepfamilies are increasingly common, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Merging households where children, ex-partners, differing parenting styles and expectations, and emotional toil are in the mix is a challenge.
Parents with young children often come to mind when people think of blended families. But, with many people marrying or remarrying later in life, blended families with grown children are becoming more common.
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 […]
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 […]