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Adjusting Expectations During Seasons of Depression
As we continue in our series on supporting a teen (or anyone for that matter) with depression, our second point to keep in mind is: ...

Laura Waller
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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Your Teen is not Alone and Neither Are You
Parenting a teen struggling with their own mental health can feel lonely, isolating, and confusing. It can be difficult to understand...

Laura Waller
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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Small Things Often Build Connection
As we enter into the holiday season and the pressure to show up for multiple events, holiday parties, and the gift requests begin, I want...

Lauran Thomas
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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A Safe Place
In our final post on adding in Positive Childhood Experiences, we are going to focus on the culminating recommendation - feeling safe and...

Laura Waller
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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The Importance of Connection
Over the past few weeks, we have been reflecting together on the addition of Positive Childhood Experiences in our teens and children’s...

Laura Waller
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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The Importance of Community
In our series on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), we have looked at various ways parents can promote a sense of vulnerability and...

Laura Waller
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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Creating an Environment that Promotes Vulnerability
In our previous post , we focused on changing our perspective as caregivers from “taking away” to “adding in.” It was noted that a shift...

Laura Waller
Sep 15, 20213 min read
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From Taking Away to Adding In
The pandemic has placed obvious strain and pressure on our children and teens. Our children have been resilient in the face of virtual...

Laura Waller
Sep 8, 20213 min read
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A Must-Do Tip When Helping Teens Transition Back to In-Person School
As we continue moving forward in our series focused on returning to in-person learning, it is important to spend a few moments thinking...

Laura Waller
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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Mapping Out Back to School
The “back to school jitters” are typical for any school year no matter what. During my time as a classroom teacher I would even have back...

Laura Waller
Aug 25, 20213 min read
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Understanding Emotional Triggers in Children and Teens
Learn about common emotional triggers in children and teens and how to help them identify, understand, and regulate their emotions.

Crystal Crum
Apr 143 min read
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EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma and Negative Experiences
Discover how EMDR therapy for trauma helps reprocess painful memories, reduce distress, and promote healing from PTSD, anxiety, and phobias

Megan Mekhail
Mar 242 min read
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Bad Behavior
Understanding child behavior is key to reducing tantrums and power struggles. Learn how to respond with connection instead of punishment.

Amy Zacaroli
Mar 33 min read
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