Kids and Teens
Creating A New Definition Of “Success”
You are more than your achievements. Not too long ago, my son came home disappointed about his performance on a standardized English test. Although he did very well, he had received perfect scores in previous years and felt that anything less was unacceptable. This striving for achievement, while impressive, was also misguided. In short, his…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your/your child’s mental health: Are you or your child feeling stressed? The Khan Academy has created a playlist of meditation videos for students. Learn how to add a couple of minutes of mindfulness to your day. (Khan Academy) Students are coming to schools bearing tremendous amounts of grief,…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Kids Onboard To Healthier Eating
Have mealtimes in your home become a battle of the wills? Do your kids turn up their noses at the nutritious meal you just prepared? Kids and teens are notorious for being vocal about their picky or inflexible eating preferences. Eating well doesn’t have to be hard or boring, or mean that you and your…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Is Your Teen Putting You On An Emotional Rollercoaster?
Even the mellowest of teens are riding the waves of brain and hormone changes involved during the adolescent years. This month on the North Phoenix Moms Blog, I share what, exactly, is going on with our teen’s decision-making process, and how we, as parents can support them so that both they and you are more likely to…
Read MoreA Letter To Students Coping With COVID-19
“Do you think we’ll still have prom?” Life in the COVID-19 pandemic I was hiking one weekend when I overheard a group of 4 teen girls talking about COVID-19 and prom. One of them asked, “do you think we’ll still have prom?” The others hesitantly chimed in, attempting to reassure their friend and themselves that…
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