Raising Healthy, Happy Kids
This post is dedicated to teens. If you have a teenager, then you know they affect your relationship. Which is why I am writing this post. Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and an occasional angry outburst. It’s a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence and even suicide. As a concerned parent, friend, sibling or teacher, there are many ways you can help. Offering support and talking about the problem can go a long way. Here are eight signs that your teenager may be...
Read MoreI hear this all the time in my practice. ‘I don’t want my child to only hear no.’ And, I tell them their child doesn’t always have to hear no. But, they do need your guidance and assurance. I also hear, ‘I was always told no as a child and resented my parents for this.’ And, I tell them your child won’t grow up to resent you, in the long run they will respect you. I also hear, ‘I just can’t say no.” And, as I have said in the past start to practice saying no, and it will become...
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