How to Make Agreements with Teens
When you and your child or teen reach agreements TOGETHER, the buy-in is stronger. They are more likely to follow through with genuine interest and commitment.
How to Talk with Your Teenager about Self-Care
There are self-care practices we engage in regularly to help keep our cups full, AND there will be times of intense stress, in which we need specific and sometimes more substantial self-care.
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How to Talk with Teenagers About Routines
Teenagers, especially, need structure to thrive. From developing a healthy relationship with their technology and social media, to getting enough sleep (they need 9 hours on average!), to developing strong study skills or applying to college, to practicing self-care and playing, to building a social life, they have a lot to manage!
How to Teach and Model Minimalism with your Family
Now’s the time to help teens navigate questions of value and support them in understanding the importance of organization.
How to Survive Homework Time with Your Teen
Parents reach out and ask, “How can we experience fewer nights of overwhelm and freak out over homework?!” And “How much should I be helping them?!”
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Make an Intentional Decision
In any decision-making opportunity, your teen has much to consider. They are simultaneously considering their own ideas, beliefs about what peers expect from them, thoughts about family norms, and images from media.
How to Empower Teens to Manage Their Health
It’s critical for teen and young adult patients to grow in their capacity to advocate for themselves and work towards handling their healthcare independently.
11 Powerful Books for the Queer Teens in Your Life
It’s crucial for members of all marginalized communities, like the queer community, to see themselves represented in a strong and positive light.
Dear Parents, Your Teenager Doesn’t Need a Career Plan
The truth is, dreams come from one’s internal compass, not from external sources, pressures, or societal norms and expectations. Furthermore, teenagers need space to explore, reflect, experience, and process and come to their own truths, their own path.
How to Use Curiosity Questions with Your Teen
When (not if) your teen presents an undesirable behavior or seems "shut down", you have an opportunity to ASK about it, rather than telling them about (aka lecturing them).