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Why are meaningful friendships so important for teens?
Meaningful friendships help tether teens to a successful path. They act as an anchor for teens to hold onto. In my husband’s and my home, we showed the value of these anchors through a long-held tradition —family meals. No matter what the schedule was, we ate, talked, dreamed, laughed, and wrestled through hard questions together…
Packing More than Backpacks: What Psychologists Want You to Know is the Real Back-to-School Essential
Packing More than Backpacks: What Psychologists Want You to Know is the Real Back-to-School Essential
Across the U.S., schools have been back in session for anywhere from just a week to over a month. Parents have been doing what we always do this time of year: creating opportunities for our children to grow through experiences that reach beyond the classroom walls. We sign them up for sports, dance, music lessons, and tutoring. We make sure their backpacks are stocked with notebooks, water bottles, and snacks. But when it comes to their emotional health, too often we leave them to “figure it out” on their own — without the same preparation or tools we provide in every other area of their lives.
It’s Just a Phrase: Translating Your Teen’s Slang and Its Impact
Parents, have you ever felt perplexed listening to your teen’s conversations? Sometimes it sounds like their phrases are their own secret codes. But the modern-day slang kids use isn’t simply “just a phrase.” Language is one of the strongest tools humans have. It represents culture, belonging, identity, and more. When parents dismiss or ignore the…
Say Goodbye to Cradle Cap: Effective Home Remedies for Baby’s Scalp
Discover effective cradle cap home remedies! Learn how to safely treat baby’s scalp with our step-by-step guide and expert tips.
The Parent Perception Gap: Just How Engaged are Your Teens in School?
Do your teens struggle to stay engaged in school? Does their attention wander off in class, causing their grades to stumble? By middle school, many students lose some interest in school. Then as they move to high school, this disengagement only becomes more pronounced! Yet parents often remain unaware of its true extent. They have…