A recent article in Medical Press cited a recent study showing that 40% of children’s health expenditures are for behavioral health, a near doubling of that percentage in the last 10 years. The study looks at the cost to consumers and the need for access to services, but what the heck is going on? Why […]
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Brain Development in Teenagers: What Parents Need to Know
Adolescent brains are going through a monumental transformational process, which actually accounts for more behavioral changes than any other factor. Research over the last twenty years has given us a much more sophisticated understanding of adolescent brain development. Like other organs, the human brain goes through an amazing period of growth until around age twenty-five, […]
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You’re A Better Parent Than You Think
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 229 · Duration: 00:29:07 What do you do when your 15 year old son says you’re horrible parents and he wants to leave home when he turns 18, and your 17 year old daughter blows her top, whenever you say NO? We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more […]
Continue readingHelp Your Teen Prepare For Young Adulthood
Are you looking to help your teen prepare for young adulthood or want to help your young adult grow more of the skills they need before they embark on their own? I’ve gathered some of my past podcasts episodes that can help.
Continue readingWe Didn’t Role Model Abusive Behavior
Is your teen exhibiting behavior you never taught or modeled to them? Learn how you can take action now to put a stop to this dangerous behavior.
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All Kids Have Passion — Yes, Even Yours!
Know that your child or teen does have interests and you can play an important role in helping them develop and grow their interests. Here’s how:
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Have a Problem? Need a Solution? Ask a Teenager!
When we have faith in our sons and daughters, we empower them to address serious issues and solve problems.
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The Relief, Frustration & Opportunities of Summer
Given that adulthood is coming up quickly, adolescence should be seen as the time to learn how to set goals, make plans, and execute against those plans.
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How’s a Parent to Know if a Power Struggle Is Normal?
How is a parent to know when the power struggle they’re having with their teen is normal, and when it’s truly become a serious problem?
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How Our Kids Help Us Find and Heal Our Own Issues
If you notice a familiar pattern in your teen, ask yourself, “What’s my issue?” The answer to this question could create a healing opportunity for you both.
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