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Healthy Boundaries with Independence-Seeking Teens
Thomas Ashford April 27, 2025

Parenting teens is tricky. You want them to be independent, but you also need to guide, protect, and discipline them. As children grow into adolescence, they naturally seek more autonomy. This phase can spark conflict, frustration, and confusion for both parents and teens. Setting healthy boundaries is not about control. It focuses on mutual respect Read More

Understanding Teen Mental Health in the Digital Age
Eleanor Brooks April 17, 2025

Today’s teens live in a world very different from their parents’. Digital connection is always on, and social media influences friendships and self-image. While these platforms can foster community and creativity, they also bring challenges that didn’t exist a generation ago. Teen mental health is now one of the most discussed issues among parents, educators, Read More

Helping Teens Build Responsibility and Ownership
Oliver Grant April 15, 2025

Raising teens is never a one-size-fits-all experience. Kids learn who they are as they become teens. This comes a wish to take ownership for their actions, choices and goals. Now is a great time to build responsibility and promote independent thinking. But responsibility isn’t just given — it must be cultivated, practiced and shaped with purpose. Providing our teens Read More

Navigating the Teen Years Without Losing Connection
Felix Hamilton April 3, 2025

Teenage years often come with depression as they are filled with rebellion and mood swings. But this time is so essential for exploring yourself to grow. It’s a widespread challenge, but also a potent opportunity. These years define how we communicate and how we feel. A good relationship between parents and teens is a good basis for a child to Read More