It’s painful and frustrating when your shutdown teen won’t open up and communicate with you. You’re desperate to know what’s on your teen’s mind, but all you’re getting is one-word answers and shoulder shrugs. What gives? More common that you’d think (or like) pre-teens and teens tend to shut down when it comes to talking […]
Helping your teen cope with back to school anxiety
One of the most exciting, nerve-wracking, and dreaded times of year is here: the few weeks before your teen goes back to school. Your teen right now is probably experiencing some anxiety about what to expect this coming school year. The anxiety that arises this time of year is not uncommon. Lots of teens struggle […]
9 ways to help your moody child cope with life
Do you have a persistently moody child who struggles to cope with life’s daily stress? Does she always seem on the brink of tears, or ready to fly off the handle, or goes to her room and isolates if her day isn’t going the way she’d like it to? You may have an emotionally overwhelmed […]
7 key ways you can help your child take responsibility
Feel like you are constantly nagging your child to study for her tests, finish her homework, clean up her room, or take out the trash? Is your child lacking in taking responsibility for all that she has to get accomplished? You are not alone. Most moms find themselves from time to time nagging, demanding, begging, […]
Irritable depression: When your child is sad AND mad
Have you noticed that your child seems to have a down mood, but also seems angry too? Seems odd, doesn’t it? While it may seem surprising that these two feelings coexist, it actually is quite common for children who are depressed to express it as anger. I like to call it “irritable depression.” Read below for […]
The Ultimate Resource Guide for Divorcing Parents
It was an overwhelming decision, and it’s been weighing on your heart and mind for a long time: you’ve finally decided getting a divorce is the right decision for you. You’re highly aware that your child will be affected, but you want to minimize the negative impact, and support your child through this difficult adjustment. […]
How to help your emotionally overwhelmed child
Do you find that your child struggles with handling the daily stresses that comes her way? Does she always seem on the brink of tears, or ready to fly off the handle, if her day isn’t going the way she’d like it to? You may have an emotionally overwhelmed child on your hands. Your child […]