Teen Mental Fitness Coaching
Teen Mental Fitness Coaching
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Both you and your child win when you avoid a power struggle with your teen. While it’s natural for your child to challenge your authority and try to claim more independence, you have a responsibility to teach them to resolve conflicts respectfully and maintain family harmony. If you’re concerned that your teen is breaking your …
Positive parenting has helped many families to achieve greater harmony, and this approach may be especially important for parents raising a child with ADHD. A recent study confirms that cutting back on yelling and spanking can lead to biological changes that make it easier for a child to regulate their emotions and behavior. Researchers at …
It’s a big adjustment when your child leaves for college. You’re used to talking face to face each day and sleeping under the same roof. Now, you have to find a new way of communicating that respects their growing independence while still providing guidance and support. If you’re a parent searching for balance, consider these …
Raising a teen is tricky. You have a young person who is your child, but not a kid anymore, yet at the same time not a grown-up either. Your teen seems to be stuck in a space between dependency and autonomy.At times, this space becomes a source of frustration for everyone involved. Also, when a teen …
Tobacco consumption have fallen among teens, but vaping is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.1% of high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past month in 2022 compared to just 2% in 2014. It’s a complicated issue, because there is some evidence that e-cigarettes are less harmful …
Enhance Your Relationship with Your Teen It’s easy to underestimate the power of having a positive attitude. However, that would be a mistake. A positive attitude shapes your perspective, enhances health, increases productivity, and benefits those around you. Especially those who are closest to you, your children! It’s surprising how much a change in attitude can impact …
You’ve spent a great amount of time creating that happy family you dreamed about, and now it might feel like it has fallen apart. It hurts so much, and your friends may not understand the pain you’re going through. With divorce comes a feeling of grief, despair, and fear about your future. And if there …
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Independent Children One of the most important jobs any parent can undertake is raising children to be independent. Kids who view themselves as able to take care of themselves are likely to experience more happiness and success. So how can you ensure that your children have this sense of self? Although your …
New Help for Parents Concerned about Teenage Risk-Taking Scientific research about teenage risk taking confirm what parents have suspected for years. Adolescent brains are prone to thrill seeking. However, the most recent findings also suggest how parents can help their children manage their impulses. Based on examining teens and young adults in 11 countries, Temple University …
How to Help Your Teen Overcome Shyness Do you notice that your teen stays home alone a lot instead of going out and spending time with friends? It’s possible that they’re struggling with shyness and they’re unsure how to deal with these feelings or rise above them. You can help your teenager overcome this limiting …