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The conversation around mental health and adolescents is more open than it has ever been before. Yet the disparity comes with access.
Dry January and Teens
Dry January could be a good time for you as a parent to practice, model, and educate on alcohol awareness and responsible drinking. Here are a few ideas.
Why Apologizing Matters for You and Your Kids
Parenting requires us to own our imperfections- and give ourselves grace. Apologizing is part of that process. So our kids can learn to do the same.
4 Benefits of Kindness
An article by the Baton Rouge Clinic outlines eight ways that being kind can actually be good for you, but I want to focus on four…
A Seat at the Table
Imagine going through all of the typical adolescent milestones, while feeling like you were the only one in the world experiencing them. It’s no wonder teens are lonely. But you can help.
Why teens need caring adults
When I was fifteen, I was thriving as much as a nerdy, idiotic, high school sophomore could. At least on the outside…
6 Soft Skills for Every Teen
After two years of quarantines and unorthodox school routines, it’s especially important to hone in on soft skills that will help teens succeed socially.
5 Ways to Combat The Self-Esteem Issue
Self-esteem issues can start as young as 3! But is there anything we can do to help? Karlie Duke offers 5 ways you can make a difference.
Navigating Your Teen Through the Summer
It is HARD parenting a teen when they are out of school. No matter the situation, here are some tips on how to actively keep your teen engaged over the summer.
How to Talk About School Shootings
We wish you never had to have this conversation, but it is an important one in light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In this brief episode, Karlie talks through some tips on how to talk about school shootings and also gives some ideas for how to be part of the solution moving forward. We hope this is a helpful resource as you continue to connect with the teenagers in your life.
