5 Warning Signs Your Teen Might Be Struggling With Communication Skills — and What You Can Do to Help
Developing communication skills for teens can feel like a mystery, especially in a world dominated by screens and short messages. But the truth is, good communication skills can be learned and strengthened. Without strong communication skills, teens can face challenges in school, friendships, and even future careers. As a result, it’s vital that teens develop […]
Addressing Mental Health Issues for Your Teen: Here Are 5 Warning Signs and Solutions!
As a parent, nurturing your child’s mental health is extremely important. In today’s world, it’s crucial to recognise the subtle warning signs that may indicate your child is struggling mentally. There are various signs that your child’s mental health could be declining, but first, it’s important to understand what exactly mental health in children means. […]
Exploring the Psychology of Why Kids Lie & What We Can Learn About This
The honest truth is that teenagers tend to lie… a lot. Studies have found that young people tend to lie more between 13 and 15. This is due to their strong desire for independence during this phase. The research on age-related dishonesty found that in just 24 hours, high school students told an average of […]
Unlocking Connection: How to Be an Emotionally Available Parent for Your Teen
The family environment has been shown to influence young people’s emotional and social development significantly. Research has also shown that teens with strong emotional connections with their parents demonstrate better mental health outcomes and higher academic achievement. A teen’s psychological well-being and ability to adapt and function are closely linked to the emotional availability they […]
From Screen Time to Quality Time: 10 Ways to Unplug & Connect With Your Teen This Summer
As summer approaches, many teenagers are excited to have more free time to do something they enjoy. More often than not, this translates to more screen time as they turn to their favourite devices to pass the time. Although it may seem easier to keep your teens busy by allowing them to spend their summer […]
10 Powerful Ways to Reconnect With Your Teen and Strengthen Your Relationship
As parents, we all want to have a strong and loving relationship with our teenagers. However, as they grow older and become more independent, it can be challenging to find common ground and keep the lines of communication open. That’s why taking intentional steps to reconnect with your teen and foster a positive relationship is […]
7 Reasons Why More Teens Are Struggling With Anxiety and How to Help Them
Adolescence is a challenging period marked by physical, social, and emotional development changes. However, teens today seem to be struggling more than previous generations with anxiety. In 2017-2018, about 31% of young adults aged 16-24 in the UK showed signs of depression or anxiety, representing an increase from the preceding year (26%) and the same […]
7 Things to Teach Your Child About Building Great Friendships
As parents, our responsibility is to teach our children the values and ethics that will shape who they become as adults. These values also help your child connect and relate to others to build strong and healthy friendships. Children are able to quickly form strong friendships at an early age because they have no expectations […]
Could a Fixed Mindset Be Preventing Your Child From Learning?
Parents have a direct impact on their child’s mindset, and the same can be said of a carer or teacher, even they can potentially influence a child’s mindset. Children observe their parents’ actions and language and use that to set the bar on what is expected of them. You can manifest a growth mindset in […]
7 Traits of Parents With Successful Children
There is no set manual to follow when raising successful children, but psychological research has narrowed down a few factors that will most likely result in success. It comes as no surprise that a majority of the responsibility lies with the parents. Although it is not entirely up to the parents, there are a few […]