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5 Ways to Get Your Teenager to Talk to You

January 16, 2020 by Kattya Manning

It's tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager's brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen's brain develops, they're also learning new things about themselves and their surrounding world; simultaneously, they're dealing with hormonal changes out of their control.For all of these reasons and more, it can be difficult to find ways to talk to your teen, or to get ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens/Children

Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents

May 7, 2019 by Kattya Manning

Going through a divorce can bring the worst out of a couple that once promised each other forever. Your world might feel like it’s falling apart, and trying to co-parent when you’re struggling to simply keep going can be overwhelming. Learning to co-parent won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. Use the five strategies below to start co-parenting with your ex.1. Focus on the ChildrenBy maintaining the focus on what’s best for your children, you can work toward providing as peaceful a home as ...read more

Filed Under: Family Therapy, Parenting

How to Lovingly Parent a Depressed Child

April 1, 2019 by Kattya Manning

Being a parent is the hardest job on the planet. But being a parent of a child with a mental illness can feel unbearable at times.All parents want to do what’s right for their kids, but when your child is sick, either physically or mentally, the desire to “get it right” becomes even more intense.If you are the parent of a child with depression, know there’s isn’t one “right way” to parent them. Having said that, here are some ways you can support and show you love your child on their way back ...read more

Filed Under: Depression, Parenting

How to Practice Self-Care as a New Mother

March 11, 2019 by Kattya Manning

While there are many surprises and challenges that await you in motherhood, one of the biggest shocks may be time management, or the feeling of being overwhelmed. No matter how happy and fulfilled you may be as a new mom, if you don’t take time out of your busy day to take care of yourself, you’re not giving your precious baby your best self. Ensuring that you practice self-care might seem like the lowest of your priorities, but being rested and cared for yourself is an essential part of being a ...read more

Filed Under: New Mother, Parenting

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