Parenting Mindfully From a Place of Love, Not Fear Every parent has moments when emotions take over and they are suddenly reacting with fear. Your teen says something that hits a nerve, or you find out she’s hanging out with people you don’t approve of—and suddenly, fear takes the wheel. One mom I worked with …
What the “6-7” Trend Reveals About Teen Culture and Connection If you’ve heard middle schoolers shouting “6-7!” with laughter and energy — you’re not alone. Across the country, classrooms are being interrupted by students chanting this phrase, throwing their hands in the air in a juggling motion, and collapsing into giggles. At first glance, it …
When Parents React, Everyone in the Family Feels It! As parents, it’s easy to focus only on how we react to our kids. But have you ever noticed how your reactions toward each other — mother to father, father to mother — also ripple through the whole family? For your teen, that’s a double whammy. …
Guiding with Love Instead of Fear Raising a teenage daughter is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences a mother can face. Too often, I’ve noticed that mothers approach their teenage daughters with fear—fear of their choices, their independence, and the world around them. This fear, though well-intentioned, often leads to control, misunderstandings, and …
So, parents, do you think you effect your teens self-esteem? “Hello, My name is Liz and my grandmother bought the book “My Feet Aren’t Ugly” for me after my mom sent me the link to your website. I am wondering if you have any suggestions about how to talk to a parent that is lowering …
Eating disorders are a serious issue with teenage girls and women today. 50% of kids over 6-years-old want to be 3 sizes smaller, and 80% of 10-year-old kids are afraid of getting fat, and 10 million kids have eating disorders. These are staggering statistics. I am reading a book called “Life without ED” This book …
