Teens, just like adults, may choose to grieve privately and may downplay their grief in the presence of others. Tip: Allow the teen to express their emotions when and how they like. Don’t make them feel guilty for acting as though nothing is wrong, this doesn’t mean they don’t ...
The landscape of politics can be complex and, at times, overwhelming—especially for our teens, who are trying to make sense of the world around them while dealing with their own personal and academic stresses. Election seasons often bring heightened emotions, and the outcomes can spark concerns...
Wonderful post,I was especially affected by your opening paragraph on how we as parents have so much impact on how our children learn to deal with conflict. Could you provide some examples or scripts on how to better handle number 3 in the “don’ts?” I’m not sure where I came acros...
Learn along with your teenager, practicing the new language whenever practical. Once you move, you may find your teenager is frustrated by how little she can interact with natives. Be sure to connect with out expat families and to plan times with other expat teens so she’ll have someone ...
Peer conflict among children has always existed, but what’s different now is heightened emotions among parents. Nobody wants to be “that parent,” yet when our child is upset, our instinct is to fix the person or situation causing the hurt. We often spring into action – and exasperate ...
Kristin:Alright yeah so moving on to the our last one here and still for teens. But I think as kids approach teenager and even preteens We can start working with them on their history of conflict resolution I think it’s really important for them to understand what’s worked for me. Wh...
When children hit their teens, parents often believe that they are mature enough to cope with their emotions. The brain continues to develop well into the mid-twenties; therefore, it might be premature to assume that a teenager approaching adulthood is mentally equipped to deal with the trauma ...
They need honest, clear and gentle answers to their questions, and an opportunity to express their emotions. Participating in the funeral service at a level that is comfortable and appropriate to their age can be a great way for children to deal with their grief and acknowledge their loss. ...
but I still had that fight in me, and the ability to stuffmy emotionsinto some dark corner of myself and forget them. It allowed me to survive in a cold and lonely place. When I got out, I did what I always did. I got high. How else was I supposed to deal with my situation?
Returning with confidence More than one third of No trivia users are teens returning with other issues. “Sometimes they first check whether it is possible to deal with us through less painful requests,” said Ms. Yakovenko. “When they realize there is empathic suppo...