Being a parent can be stressful and confusing! Kids go through phases and can be unpredictable. They are also independent being with thoughts, feelings and ideas of their own that we can’t always understand or don’t know how to deal with. Before the internet, parents relied on advice from their own family or the town […]
Archives for April 2017
4 Communication Problem Solving Activities Recommended By Therapist
Conflict in relationships is inevitable. And in the case of parent-teenager relationships, it is not only inevitable but frequent and likely heated at times. If you are the parent a troubled teen who is struggling at home or school, the situation is even more precarious. Instead of trying to avoid conflict entirely, it’s better to […]
With Visual Stimuli Everywhere How Can You Educate Your Son About Online Triggers
Thanks to the internet, we now live in a time of unprecedented and boundless flow of information. The sheer amount of online content available sometimes boggles the mind. While some of this content presents an enormous range of positive materials and educational experiences for our children, some of it can be quite damaging. Garbage In, […]
Why Won’t My Husband Talk To His Son About Depression?
Teen depression has been on the increase in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 5.7% of adolescents that had a major depressive episode in 2014 were male. As if this wasn’t worrying enough, another poll revealed that almost half of teenage boys (49%) between ages 16-18 felt uncomfortable talking to […]
Safeguarding Your Teens from Internet Dangers When They’re Away from Home
Teens dominate Internet usage in the United States. With mobile devices, they are on the Internet away from home a lot. This means that parents can’t keep their eye on what they are doing online. Trusting your teens won’t get into trouble online is nice, but with the curious nature of adolescents, parents need to […]