Losing a parent is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through, and for a teenager, it can feel impossible to cope with. Adolescents are already dealing with huge life changes and unique challenges as they navigate their way through high school,...
Whеn it соmеѕ to раrеntіng, реrfесtіоn іѕ an unrealistic gоаl. Aѕ muсh аѕ wе wоuld аll like tо be еmоtіоnаllу аttunеd аnd ѕеnѕіtіvе to оur children 100 реrсеnt оf the time, even the bеѕt раrеntѕ can lоѕe соntrоl аnd оvеrrеасt іn tіmеѕ оf ѕtrеѕѕ. Despite having the...
Dealing with a parent who is struggling with addiction can be a difficult and emotional experience. It can be difficult to understand what your parent is going through, and you may feel helpless, frustrated, or angry. You may even feel resentful as you feel robbed of...
We all want to be loved and cared for. But when this desire starts to become toxic, it can have a negative impact on your mental health and relationships. If you are in a codependent relationship, you might find yourself sacrificing your own happiness and well-being...
When someone has betrayed your trust, it can be one of the most painful experiences you might ever have to go through, as it is the foundation for building solid relationships. And even if they promise not to repeat the same mistake, the thought of forgiving them or...
One of the most common concerns expressed by parents of teenagers is the fear of underage drinking. Frequently, teenagers experiment with drinking when it’s presented to them by peers. Especially during their high school years, teens are likely to be exposed to...
A dysfunctional family is a family system that fails to meet the needs of its members in a way that is healthy and nurturing. Obviously, there are times in the life of most families when not everyone gets what they need. This can occur for a variety of reasons,...
Cheating. It's widely considered the biggest no-no in relationships. It's ended relationships, caused people severe pain, and is one of the most talked-about topics in relationships. Despite it being taboo, people are still cheating, and people are still accusing...
Everyone fails at some point in their life. Failure is a part of learning. When we try something and fail, we typically evaluate our mistakes and then use the “lessons learned” to improve our future performance. Some people, however, internalize their failures and...
Tаlkіng tо teenagers саn fееl lіkе talking to someone from аnоthеr wоrld. Your formerly сhаttу child ѕuddеnlу keeps his mоuth ѕhut tighter than the ѕесurіtу at Fоrt Knоx. Science has ѕhоwn thаt thе teenager’s brаіn hаѕ yet to fullу develop thе frоntаl соrtеx, which...
