If you’ve ever had the thought as a parent, “Why does my teenager prefer their friends over me?” you’re not alone. Parents have lamented over this for ages. This shift from family to friends can feel like a loss for many parents. 

Self-awareness allows us to identify the aspects of ourselves that manifest in our work, school, and families.

There’s a lot of information out there for parents about how to navigate the physical and mental changes that kids go through, but sometimes we feel left in the dark when it comes to how kids grow emotionally.

Stay present and listen to your child's experience and feelings in these moments, and then get curious about what the real problem is.

SEL is a hot topic in education today — from young children all the way through adolescents. But just adding the phrase to your curriculum book doesn't do much.

Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but their symptoms may be different.

Seeing that your child has nutritious food, enough exercise, and regular medical care gives them a good start in life and lowers the chances that they will develop health problems later on.