All in Adolescence
In How to Prepare Mentally and Emotionally for the New School Year with Your High-Risk Teen, discover practical back-to-school strategies to support your teen’s emotional well-being and academic success. Learn how to create structure, build open communication, manage anxiety, and collaborate with school staff—especially for high-risk or emotionally sensitive teens navigating a challenging school environment.
In Empathy: It’s More Than Just a Buzzword, explore the powerful role empathy plays in building trust, connection, and emotional safety—especially for high-risk adolescents. Learn how active listening, validation, vulnerability, and authentic support can transform relationships and improve mental health outcomes. Discover why empathy is a foundational skill in parenting, therapy, and adolescent care.
Understanding cutting behavior in teens is crucial for parents navigating self-harm concerns. Learn the warning signs, why teens engage in cutting, and how to respond with support and intervention. Explore effective therapy approaches like DBT and CBT, and discover ways to keep communication open while ensuring your teen’s safety. Early intervention and professional guidance can help your teen develop healthier coping strategies.
Parenting teens is a dynamic journey marked by constant change and emotional shifts. From Erik Erikson's stages of identity development to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief, understanding the interplay between adolescence, adaptation, and loss is key to supporting your teen's growth. During the critical years of 12-18, teens grapple with identity versus role confusion, shaping their values, beliefs, and social connections. As parents, navigating these changes often means confronting our own challenges with adaptability and grief over evolving expectations.
Discover practical insights into managing these transitions, supporting your teen’s development, and finding balance in the ever-changing rhythm of parenting.
