Here’s How to Become a Mindful Parent
A mindful parent is the practice of being present in the moment and thinking before you react. That can be especially hard when you’re parenting. It’s not that you ever […]
A mindful parent is the practice of being present in the moment and thinking before you react. That can be especially hard when you’re parenting. It’s not that you ever […]
Parents often have idealized visions of how to be the best parents they can possibly be. You remember the flaws (real or perceived) in your own parents’ treatment of you
Parenting a rebellious teen can be incredibly frustrating. You’re stuck dealing with the fallout from their behavior, and you may end up receiving criticism and condemnation from people within your
When it comes to drug use among teens, marijuana is probably the most commonly chosen drug. It’s affordable and readily accessible to teenagers, and as the laws and cultural mores
If you are the parent of a teen, you have likely had at least a few experiences where your child has lied to you at some point. All humans lie
Think back to when you were a teenager and try to remember whether you were always completely truthful with your parents. The answer is probably no. While parents want their
By Dr. Louise Stanger, who specializes in Parent Coaching at Paradigm Treatment Centers. Last year, I never thought when I first wrote about the rise of vaping that it would
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As teens try to figure out who they are and their place in life, they can become rebellious. Your once sweet, loving child can suddenly feel like a stranger. You
Teens today face a tremendous amount of stress, causing some of them to turn to drugs or alcohol. Even teens that aren’t exceptionally overwhelmed might try drugs because they want
Sleep deprivation: It’s common among adults and even more common among teens. Most teenagers should get a little over nine hours of sleep per night, but many adolescents simply do
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