Having a good relationship with your teen as they begin high school is important, and it can be tricky to balance.

The events came to be that you are in the position as a co-parent. It can be difficult to navigate yourself through this process, so here are some healthy things to practice and remember.

Being able to attentively listen to our kids is a healthy way for them to open up to us and share what is going on with them. Having attunement to our kids is one of the greatest gifts in how they can receive love from us as their parents/caregivers. 

Many teenagers struggle with having a low self-esteem. As a parent or guardian your voice matters and can make a difference in the way your teenager sees themselves.

How do we reconcile the hurts that we may have caused? Since we can’t go back in time and undo what was already done, how we make and deliver amends can determine how our apology is received.

A child’s opportunities to engage in play are a cornerstone of healthy and happy development. However, what are we to do when the very definition of play has changed so drastically since the invention of the smartphone?

You just learned that your best friend’s husband died suddenly. She is grief-stricken and everything in you wants to comfort her, but how? What do you say? What can you do? Your words feel so inadequate in the face of such pain.

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Maybe a better question to ask is, “Who do you see?” This can be a difficult question for some, because our reflections provide more information than simply a physical description of the person looking back at us.

Here are 7 specific suggestions for parents as they are thrown into this new world of “breakless” parenting during these times of social distancing.