Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Friday 5: Kids & Teens
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your child’s mental health: I love this “Ask the Expert” article about helping teens develop the ability to share their political opinions respectfully while not disrespecting others’ viewpoints; a skill even many adults don’t master. As parenting coach, Meghan Leahy puts it, “there is a line between interest…
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Check out what we’ve been reading to support your child’s mental health: Just because you share DNA doesn’t mean you share political opinions. If tempers are flaring at the dinner table, you may want to check out this article about how to talk (and possibly disagree) about politics with your teen. (yourteenmag.com) Parents and educators want…
Read MoreFriday 5: Health & Wellness
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your mental health & emotional wellness: No one likes to be tricked. James Toop is exposing the truth about food marketing to our teens in an effort to create a new generation of healthy eaters. “We know what really motivates teens is truth and honesty, and they weren’t…
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 More“Catastrophizing” life in the midst of COVID-19
Feeling like it’s the end of the world… It had been one week since I’d been to the grocery store. I had just moved across the country from Arizona to Connecticut and needed some supplies. It’s very difficult with a cross-country move to haul what you need on a daily basis. You need every inch…
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