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by Dr. Amanda K. Darnley, Psy.D Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. It’s our self-worth or value and it is touted as a pretty big part of our mental well-being. Low self-esteem has long been associated with mental health concerns (like depression) and risky...
One thing families of tweens all have in common – the need for support and help with all of the rapid changes in both their children and the world around them! We've compiled a few support groups where tween families can gather for community advice and commiseration:...
By Kellie Cathey The children I work with in my practice are sweet, sensitive children who are soaking in a lot about the world and struggling to make sense of it. These struggles can be through big life transitions (divorce, loss, moving, etc.) or through smaller...
By Christine Agro It’s easy to get into a negative loop, where nothing is right, nothing is good enough, and your relationship with your teen is just one complaint after another. Have you ever watched your teen in these moments? They roll their eyes at the sound...
by Christine Agro As we get out of the car, Caidin says to me, ‘I’ll come back for my stuff.’ I immediately react and start in on him with, ‘why don’t you bring it in now. Go back and get it and just bring it all in.’ I will admit, I went on a bit about it. Finally,...
by Christine Agro I'm driving in the car with my son Caidin. He's 15. 'You have to make sure you clean up your room,' I say. 'You need to calm down,' he says. There's a moment of silence, and then I explode, 'Don't tell me to calm down!' Which only results in a...
But what do we do about teens who are too busy and feel like they are too old to play outside?”
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