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Guest Article – Step Into Confidence: Effective Ways to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

March 15, 2024  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Guest Article – Step Into Confidence: Effective Ways to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

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

February 27, 2024  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on 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. […]

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Guest article – How Parental Anxiety Shapes Children’s Emotional

January 31, 2024  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on 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 […]

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Screen time for toddlers

January 09, 2024  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children   |   Comments Off on 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

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Mind4Youth

December 02, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Mind4Youth

Mind4Youth is an international youth-led organization empowering and spreading awareness for mental health in teens:

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Mental well being

November 28, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on 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

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Common misconceptions about parenting

September 22, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on 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

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Self-help for teens and tweens

September 22, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on 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#

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When kids curse

September 22, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on 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

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Stress reductions

September 19, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on 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

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Keep Anxiety at Bay: Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Season

June 27, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Keep Anxiety at Bay: Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Season

A guest post by  Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Across the country, children are packing their lunch boxes and heading back to school. While some children are eager and excited to get back into routine (translation: see their friends), many are more reluctant to let go of their free time. There are also children who experience mild to severe […]

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On OCD

March 31, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on On OCD

A helpful discussion about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: what it actually is, how the term can be misused colloquially, and treatment options. https://www.sciencealert.com/ocd-is-a-serious-illness-and-its-more-common-than-you-think

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I don’t like Mondays

March 27, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For divorced parents,For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on I don’t like Mondays

Some very helpful tips on how to make Mondays less repellant: https://www.sciencealert.com/heres-how-to-rewire-your-brain-so-you-actually-look-forward-to-mondays

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Exercise as an antidepressant

March 27, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Exercise as an antidepressant

A new paper from the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the effectiveness of exercise as an antidepressant: https://www.businessinsider.com/exercise-effective-treatment-for-depression-study-2023-3 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/14/bjsports-2022-106282.long

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Current teen slang

March 17, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Current teen slang

A helpful glossary of some current slang: https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/a-handy-guide-to-what-the-hell-your-teen-is-saying?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=scaryMommy&utm_campaign=19ea71d8c6

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Teens and happiness

January 24, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens and happiness

Yale has adapted a course on the psychology of happiness for teenagers and is available online: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens

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Reducing the need for medication

January 17, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Reducing the need for medication

A new study suggests that more time spent in nature on a regular basis has such a positive mental health effect, it can reduce the need for anti anxiety and anti depressant medications: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1510363#tab2 https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/16/health/nature-mental-health-study-wellness/index.html

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The benefit of a short breathing exercise to reduce Anxiety:

January 14, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on The benefit of a short breathing exercise to reduce Anxiety:

This article describes how a brief structured breathing technique can reduce anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-simple-5-minute-breathing-technique-is-a-powerful-tool-to-reduce-anxiety

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Current research on parenting practices

January 13, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Current research on parenting practices

This article collects and summarizes some current research on parenting: https://www.spring.org.uk/2023/01/parenting.php

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Wise advise on communication:

January 09, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication,Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Wise advise on communication:
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