by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Image via Freepik You’ve reached impressive milestones, yet a nagging voice whispers doubts, undermining your achievements. This common psychological phenomenon, imposter syndrome, convinces you that you’re a fraud, fearing that you’ll be exposed one day. The truth is that many, from novices to experts, share this experience. This guide from Dr. Jamie Rishikof arms you […]
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Transform a Midlife Crisis into a Springboard for Growth Using These Strategies
A guest post by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Photo via Pexels The midlife journey, particularly for parents, presents a distinctive mix of challenges and possibilities. This phase is crucial for reevaluating life’s priorities, reigniting lost passions, and adjusting personal goals. Additionally, when parents are their best selves, their children also reap the benefits. The following guide, presented by Dr. […]
Read More »Guest article – How Parental Anxiety Shapes Children’s Emotional
by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info In the whirlwind of modern life, your anxiety can inadvertently affect your children’s emotional health, adding complexity to your parenting role. Understanding the interplay between your anxiety and your child’s mental well-being is vital in nurturing a positive family dynamic. It’s crucial to identify and address these signs of anxiety to […]
Read More »Screen time for toddlers
Research supports that exposure to screen time before age 2 can have long term consequences: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/screen-time-kids-2-linked-sensory-differences-toddlerhood/story?id=106174071
Read More »Teens and social media
A look at the research to date on the impact of social media on teens, what is known, the concerns, and what remains poorly understood. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/social-media-harming-teens-dive-190040695.html https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27396/social-media-and-adolescent-health
Read More »Movies about teen years
A solid list of recommendations : https://movieweb.com/movies-about-what-its-like-to-be-a-teenager/#lady-bird-2017
Read More »Mind4Youth
Mind4Youth is an international youth-led organization empowering and spreading awareness for mental health in teens:
Read More »The age of maturity
A common conception about brain development has overstated the absolute stopping point of brain maturation https://slate.com/technology/2022/11/brain-development-25-year-old-mature-myth.html?fbclid=IwAR20pOf4rx8A0-v_sYKdKt0-ObikV-IV68jw03w06XfFIVBL0N3kvip43xU_aem_AXbZILJ_gz1VCtt9F9wgyCitPszFP5vF-0w8iGQkfvukJ3q5X07oFUEkEnKLvqYrksE#lpfi0n7gns0largu6f
Read More »Mental well being
a recent study found the more varied locations people visit, the better they feel about their emotional and psychological wellbeing – even if they are suffering mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression https://www.sciencealert.com/theres-one-simple-aspect-of-everyday-life-linked-to-better-wellbeing-study-finds
Read More »Common misconceptions about parenting
This article debunks some common myths: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/22/never-shout-at-your-children-and-other-parenting-myths-debunked
Read More »Self-help for teens and tweens
A new book aims to help teens and tweens: https://www.ketv.com/article/author-discusses-activity-self-help-book-for-tweens-and-teenagers/45263752#
Read More »When kids curse
Some thoughts and tips on how to respond when your kids curse https://www.sciencealert.com/so-your-kid-just-dropped-an-f-bomb-heres-how-experts-think-you-should-react
Read More »Stress reductions
A simple, accessible, and effective means of reducing and coping with stress: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-simple-activity-lowers-stress-without-exercise-or-meditation
Read More »Identifying depression in teens
A helpful link to guide parents trying to determine if their teen is showing signs of depression: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-attack/202308/parenting-tips-for-teenage-depression
Read More »Insomnia and sleep problems
This article offers some tips for dealing with insomnia and difficulty sleeping: https://www.sciencealert.com/how-to-silence-your-thoughts-and-drift-off-to-sleep-an-expert-explains
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