by nathan | Jul 6, 2023 | Adolescents/Teens, Children
“It takes a village to raise a child,” a common African proverb that basically means the upbringing and well-being of a child is a responsibility shared by the community. Children are often the heart of our families and will be the new backbone of our communities....
by nathan | Jun 7, 2021 | Adolescents/Teens
The teenage years can perhaps be best described as a time of physical, emotional and social tumult. Changes happen so rapidly in adolescence, that neither child nor parent really knows how to cope.Teenagers often become more detached from their family during this...
by nathan | Mar 22, 2021 | Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Grief
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and...
by nathan | Jan 11, 2021 | Adolescents/Teens, Family Therapy
As parents, it can be challenging raising a teenager. Teenagers are at the stage where they begin to question the beliefs and values they were raised with, while challenging authority and parental restrictions.Sometimes, teens are struggling with even more issues in...
by nathan | Nov 23, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens, Depression
Ask any parent what their main job is and they will tell you it’s protecting their children and keeping them safe. New parents spend hours, if not days, baby-proofing the house. They research the best car seats and bike helmets and figure out ways to ensure their kids...
by nathan | Aug 10, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens, Children
Life hasn’t been the same for any of us for many months now. As we continue to try and adapt our lives to safely deal with this novel coronavirus, it has taken its toll on many, both financially and emotionally.Kids have been hit particularly hard during this time. At...
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