Parenting
March 2024
Helping Teens Manage Anxiety
Adolescence is already a time of intense change, and anxiety can make it even more challenging. Learn practical strategies parents can use to support anxious teens, from validating their feelings to teaching coping skills that build long-term resilience.
Key topics: Recognizing anxiety in teens, communication strategies, when to seek professional help
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Emotional Wellness
February 2024
Understanding Burnout: Signs and Recovery
Burnout isn't just about working too much—it's about a fundamental depletion of emotional and physical resources. Explore the warning signs of burnout and evidence-based strategies for restoring balance, energy, and meaning in your life.
Key topics: Identifying burnout, self-care strategies, setting boundaries, finding meaning
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Parenting
January 2024
Parenting Through Change: Supporting Kids During Family Transitions
Whether you're navigating divorce, relocation, blended families, or other major changes, children need stability and support. This article offers guidance on helping your children adjust while managing your own emotions during difficult transitions.
Key topics: Age-appropriate communication, maintaining routines, co-parenting considerations
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Anxiety
December 2023
5 Grounding Techniques for Anxiety That Actually Work
When anxiety strikes, grounding techniques can help you reconnect with the present moment and calm your nervous system. Discover five evidence-based grounding exercises you can use anywhere, anytime—from the 5-4-3-2-1 method to breathing exercises.
Key topics: Sensory grounding, breathing techniques, cognitive grounding, when to use each method
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Teen Mental Health
November 2023
Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What Parents Need to Know
Social media can impact teen self-esteem, sleep, anxiety, and social development. Learn about the research on social media effects, warning signs to watch for, and practical strategies for helping teens develop a healthier relationship with technology.
Key topics: Social comparison, cyberbullying, screen time guidelines, family media plans
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Emotional Wellness
October 2023
The Power of Self-Compassion: Being Kind to Yourself
Many people are much kinder to others than to themselves. Self-compassion—treating yourself with the same warmth and understanding you'd offer a good friend—is linked to better mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. Learn how to cultivate it.
Key topics: What self-compassion is (and isn't), practical exercises, overcoming self-criticism
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