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September 12, 2025

Parent Teenager Communication: Building Bridges Instead of Walls

Raising teenagers is one of the most rewarding, and at times most challenging, parts of parenting. Just when you think you’ve figured things out, your child starts speaking a new language filled with sighs, eye-rolls, and “you just don’t get it.” If you’ve ever felt like your teen is pulling away just when you’re trying to pull closer, you’re not alone.

The truth is, adolescence is a natural season of growth and independence. Teens are figuring out who they are, testing limits, and learning to stand on their own two feet. But during this process, communication can become strained. The good news? With the right tools and mindset, parent teenager communication can improve, and you can foster a relationship built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding.

Keep reading to learn more.

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June 25, 2025

How to Motivate a Depressed Teenager

Parenting a teenager can still be challenging on the best of days. But when your teen is struggling with depression, it can feel like you’re navigating a minefield- unsure of what to say, how to help, or how to motivate them. You might notice your once happy teen withdrawing, skipping activities they used to enjoy, or losing interest in school. This can absolutely be heartbreaking and frustrating. But the good news is there is hope in your family’s future, and your support matters more than you think.

Keep reading to learn what you can do to help motivate your depressed teenager.

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May 27, 2025

Tips for Surviving the Postpartum Trenches

If you are reading this, let me start off by saying that you’re doing GREAT! No, really, you are.

The postpartum period is a blur of endless emotions and physical ailments. It’s a strange mix of beautiful, exhausting, overwhelming moments. A huge shift is happening in your life whether it’s your first or third baby. Hang in there, mama. I know you might feel like you’re drowning, or maybe even like you don’t recognize yourself as a person anymore.

Let’s talk about some real world tips that can help you stay grounded, feel more human, and gain back a little pep in your step.

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March 13, 2025

How to Raise a Successful Teenager

Raising a teenager can feel like navigating an unpredictable storm. One moment, they’re full of enthusiasm and dreams! The next, they withdraw into silence, struggling with the pressures of school, friendships, and self discovery. As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child’s future. The word “success” means different things to different people. Success isn’t just all academic achievements or material wealth- it’s about raising a teenager who is resilient, responsible, confident, and emotionally intelligent.

Keep reading to learn tips on how to raise a successful teenager.

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February 19, 2025

Self Esteem for Teenage Girls- Practical Advice for Parents

Being a parent to a teenager can be tricky, and some may have the opinion that a teenage girl is even trickier (but also pretty magical, right?) Self esteem is a fundamental aspect of any persons growth. Self esteem in a teenage girl shapes their mental health, physical health, friendships, and aspirations. According to the CDC, teenage girls are experiencing higher levels of sadness, alcohol use, and violence compared to teenage boys.

Navigating the world of social media, peer expectations, and societal norms can be pretty tough when you don’t even have a fully developed prefrontal lobe yet.

Strengthening self esteem is key to helping teen girls make it through adolescence with confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self-worth. Keep reading to learn more.

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February 5, 2025

How to Help Your Teenager Make Friends: Practical Tips

When you’re a teenager, friendships play an integral role in your development. Friendships can influence your self-esteem, social skills, interests, and emotional resilience. Unfortunately, making friends isn’t always easy- especially during those formidable awkward years!

In this day and age with social media and other time consuming electronics, social interactions can be even trickier. If your teen is struggling to connect with their peers, there are things you can do to help support them.

Keep reading to learn how to assist your teenager in making meaningful friendships.

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January 8, 2025

Surviving Postpartum Burnout: A Guide

Motherhood is an amazing, transformative, joyous journey. It is also HARD! Let me say that again- being a mom is hard. No matter the stage you are in- whether you are 2 weeks postpartum with your first baby, or a month into juggling a newborn and two toddlers- it is not always an easy stage in life. Two things can be true, it can amazingly rewarding, feeling like your heart can burst at any moment from the amount of love you feel… and it can be exhausting and difficult.

If you are feeling completely overwhelmed, burnt out, or lost, I hear you. It is okay to admit this to yourself, and it in no way makes you a bad mom. There is hope in your future, and it can get better! Keep reading to learn more.

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December 4, 2024

How to Deal with Anxiety in Teenagers

The primitive teenage years are often a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. This sensitive time is filled with academic pressures, social challenges, and personal growth. While some anxiety is a normal part of development, persistent or overwhelming anxiety can interfere with a teen’s ability to thrive. It can be distressing to see your teenager struggling with anxiety- but don’t worry too much! There is hope, and help is available.

Understanding how to identify and effectively address anxiety in teens is essential for parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Keep reading to learn more about how to deal with anxiety in teenagers.

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September 19, 2024

Teenager Acting Out? Here’s How to Manage

Ah, the blissful teenage years. You remember being one, don’t you? It’s time full of identity crisis, emotional rollercoasters, physical and physiological changes.

For some, raising teenagers can be one of the more challenging phases of parenthood. Since adolescents go through so many changes at this time, it’s not uncommon to feel like your child is “acting out” as they navigate their shifting identity and growing independence.

By understanding the root causes of your teen’s behavior and employing thoughtful strategies, you can better support your teen through this turbulent time. Keep reading to learn a few tips.

August 21, 2024

Your Husband is Not Emotionally Supportive During Pregnancy- What Now?

So, you feel like your husband is not emotionally supportive during pregnancy. Your hormones are on overdrive, you’re tired, uncomfortable, and all you want is to feel some extra love and support. This is absolutely understandable! Pregnancy can be a complex time in a woman’s life, and having a supportive husband can make a big difference. However, sometimes our partners need a little extra help figuring out how to handle their new position.

Let’s talk about some steps that could help better your situation. Keep Reading to learn more.