Let me tell you, nothing prepares you for the moment your previously confident, sparkly-eyed child turns into a self-doubting, hoodie-wearing teen who won’t make eye contact unless it’s through a screen. One…
Tag: wellbeing
You know that exhausted, low-key resentful feeling you get when the kids are thriving, your partner’s cruising, and even the dog seems emotionally well-regulated… but you’re quietly losing your mind? Yep. That’s…
Adolescence is a bumpy ride, don’t we know it? Brains are still developing, hormones are doing their thing, and the need to belong often trumps the desire to do the right thing.…
Some people consider something is lacking if they have a small group of friends. That’s where the word ‘only’ comes in – if you ‘only’ have something, it feels like something else…
Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research proves it: Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and…
Some kids skip into school every day, ready to tackle whatever is thrown their way. They’re motivated, engaged and likely a candidate for future school captain. Other kids… not so much. If…