How to Prepare Mentally and Emotionally for the New School Year with your High-Risk Teen
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.
Welcoming Reality: You Can't Do It All
In Welcoming Reality: You Can’t Do It All, discover why the myth of work-life balance can lead to burnout, guilt, and unrealistic expectations for parents, especially moms. Learn how to shift from pressure to perform toward intentional living by prioritizing what matters most. Explore how embracing personal values, realistic goals, and the concept of flow can improve emotional well-being and support long-term fulfillment.
Want To Play a Game?
Learn how to break free from the cycle of parenting guilt and cognitive distortions with Want to Play a Game?. Discover practical strategies to reframe negative thoughts, focus on your teen's strengths, and embrace positive parenting. Shift from all-or-nothing thinking to a balanced perspective, creating a win-win dynamic for both you and your teen
The Intersection of Adolescence, Adaptation and Loss
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.