Resilience is a skill that every teen needs but not every teen knows how to build. It’s more than just perseverance; it’s about bouncing back emotionally, learning from setbacks, and continuing to grow. In a world that often feels overwhelming, cultivating resilience equips teens to face challenges with confidence and strength. Let’s explore why resilience […]
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Friendships are a cornerstone of the teenage years. They provide a sense of belonging, shared experiences, and the foundation for building lifelong social skills. These friendships aren’t always easy to find, though. One significant barrier to finding meaningful friendships that goes unnoticed is limiting beliefs. These deeply ingrained thoughts can hold teens back from forming
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As parents, it’s only natural to want to shield our teens from life’s hardships. We intervene when they stumble, hoping to smooth the path and make their journey a bit less bumpy. But what if, in our efforts to protect them, we’re actually robbing them of valuable opportunities to build resilience?
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October 3, 2024 6:30 pm PST In middle school, friendship dynamics become more complicated, emotional, and important for our daughters. As parents it is difficult to know what to say and do to support our daughters through the ups and downs. By delving into middle school girl world, we can understand how to best support
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I work with adolescent girls who are dealing with girl drama or friendship issues, and loneliness is a prevailing feeling. You might assume that only girls without friends are lonely. Oddly, some of the girls that have a large circle of friends are the loneliest.
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ARE YOU SPEAKING THEIR LANGUAGE? Like many parents, you might be worried that you are losing your connection to your teen. You try to connect in a variety of ways, and it seems to fall flat. You take them for Boba. Try to give them a hug. Ask to play a board game. Nothing changes.
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Gone are the days when we could protect our children from the atrocities of the world. With the 24/7 news cycle via Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram, and even the old ancient TV, our teens are seeing and hearing all about the gun violence that has swept American schools. Most schools now practice lock downs right
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Acting isn’t all Hollywood glamour. It can be really tough dealing with the auditions, the long hours, the demands. There’s a lot to learn from being in the world of acting. Diya joins us to talk about what she’s learned from acting and the opportunities for growth it has given her. LISTEN HERE
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My Teens Got Attitude: How Do I Respond? Even the best of teens will go off the deep end from time to time. You can chalk it up to stress, chemicals, brain development, being overwhelmed, or all of the above. During my presentations about COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN, I’m always asked, “But what do I
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You wake up in the morning and the rain is pouring down outside. Your eyes are heavy and you really don’t want to get out of bed. You whisper under your breath “I can’t get out of bed“. All of a sudden, your hovering fairy appears by your bedside. She throws back the covers, puts
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