Problems and blessings often exist side by side. We should not ignore the problems, but we should not ignore the blessings either.
Hope for a Hurting Parent
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Learning to Forgive Yourself
Repentance helps us acknowledge our mistakes and change course. Self-compassion helps us recognize our humanity and understand how those mistakes happened in the first place.
Eating Disorders in Teen Girls
If you are worried that your daughter may have an eating disorder, start by having a conversation.
Signs of Depression in Teens
Knowing the signs of depression in teens can help you identify when your child may need additional support.
Why Teens Need Enough Sleep
As a parent, you probably spend a lot of time encouraging your teenager to complete homework, practice good hygiene, and stay on top of chores. Sleep should be an even higher priority than all of those things.
Positive Reinforcement for Teens
Parents are usually quick to notice bad behavior. If a teenager lies, sneaks around, gets a poor grade, or talks back, parents naturally feel they need to address it. But when teenagers are respectful, honest, or responsible, parents often stay quiet because they see those things as expected. Instead of only commenting on the negative, try noticing the small positive things your teenager does each day.
Teaching Teens to be Grateful
Gratitude allows teenagers to enjoy their own lives instead of constantly measuring themselves against others. This does not mean teens should stop working toward goals or improving themselves. It simply means they can learn to feel content while still growing.
Abusive Teen Dating Relationships
Abusive teen dating relationships do exist, and they often develop slowly over time. The earlier parents recognize the warning signs, the easier it is to step in and help.
Orange County EMDR Therapy
One simple way to think about it is this: trauma can cause the brain to keep traveling down the same painful pathway again and again. EMDR therapy helps the brain create new pathways so the memory no longer feels as emotionally intense
Teen Girl Body Image Issues
I struggled with an eating disorder from age 15 to 22. That’s seven years spent focusing on weight and fitness instead of enjoying friends and learning. I don’t want your teen to have to experience the same thing.