Teens
Navigating Middle School Drama Without Losing Your Cool
Middle school social dynamics make reality TV look tame. One day your child’s best friend becomes their worst enemy over a perceived slight. Group chats explode with drama, tears flow...
What to Do When Your Sweet Kid Turns Into a Sarcastic Teenager
Yesterday they wanted to snuggle and tell you everything. Today they roll their eyes at your very existence and respond to “How was school?” with dramatic sighs. Welcome to adolescence,...
How to Talk to Your Teen So They’ll Actually Listen
Talking to teenagers often feels like speaking different languages. They hear lectures when you mean to show care, interpret questions as interrogation, and shut down when you most want to...
Backyard Games That Beat Boredom
Summer days and weekend afternoons can drag when kids run out of things to do outside. Instead of hearing “I’m bored” for the hundredth time, having a repertoire of engaging...
Creative Discipline: How to Get Your Kid to Listen Without Yelling
Yelling feels satisfying in the moment but teaches kids that whoever is loudest wins. Meanwhile, creative discipline strategies work with your child’s natural development rather than against it. These approaches...
Raising Teens with Mental Health in Mind: What Every Parent Should Know
Teen mental health challenges have reached crisis levels, with anxiety, depression, and self-harm affecting record numbers of adolescents. Parents often feel helpless, wondering if mood changes signal normal teenage behavior...
