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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
1w ago
As parents, it’s essential to recognise the huge impact our home environment has on our children’s mental health. A home that feels safe is their sanctuary, enabling your child’s emotional and psychological growth. In this article, I’ll guide you through transforming your home into a mental health haven. It’ll be nurturing setting that promotes wellbeing...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
2M ago
In the journey of parenting teens, striking the right balance between empathy and authority is tricky but one hundred percent necessary. You are more than just a friend. You are a guardian shaping their future. Sometimes this means we have to be the “bad guy”, and this can take a good deal of courage. I’ll...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
3M ago
Navigating the later teenage years can be challenging for us parents, but maybe even more so for out teens themselves, because they lack the hindsight and experience that we as parents possess. Preparing them for adulthood requires not just practical skills, but also emotional support and guidance. Here’s how you can help them tackle what...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
5M ago
Peer pressure can have a powerful influence on young people’s wellbeing during their teenage years. It can shape their behaviours and attitudes when they are going through a really important time of growth and development. In this guide, I’ll share effective strategies to help you and your teenager understand and navigate peer pressure positively. Teenagers and Peer...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
6M ago
Positive teen mental health takes consistent effort from us as parents, particularly in our modern, tech-filled, on-the-go culture. I have two teenagers and for me, evening routine is a particularly important part of a mentally healthy lifestyle. It helps the nervous system stay calm and allows time for winding down ready for a healthy night’s...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
6M ago
Even the most resilient of teens will have dips in their confidence. How can we keep their “confidence jar” topped up, so they have plenty of reserves when someone or something threatens to empty the jar? I’m a UK clinical child psychologist and have supported families for over twenty years both in the NHS and...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
7M ago
Passive aggressiveness in teens can be frustrating, upsetting and can negatively impact family dynamics and teenage relationships. I’m a child clinical psychologist and I have worked with teens and their families for over twenty years. In this article I’ll look at causes of passive aggressive teen behaviour, signs to look out for, and actionable tips...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
8M ago
What is screen addiction and does it really apply to your child? It’s a big, scary question for parents, psychologists and young people alike. In this article I’m going to explore the signs of what is screen addiction. As a counsellor and parent, I’ll offer some helpful tips on the best way to manage this...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
8M ago
Navigating the teenage years can be challenging, and if your teenager is dealing with sensory differences in everyday life, it can feel even more overwhelming. Coping with these challenges requires teens – and the adults around them – to understand their unique sensory needs and find helpful strategies and adaptations in their day-to-day life. By...
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They Are The Future » Parenting Teenagers
9M ago
I’m Lucy Russell, mum of two teenagers, one of whom is a boy. I’m also a clinical child psychologist and clinical director of Everlief Child Psychology. In this article we will look at how to deal with a troubled teen boy, including parenting strategies and how to get help. Are You Parenting a Troubled Teen...
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