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Emotional outsourcing doesn’t announce itself. It blends into daily life — into small, ordinary moments we often mistake for connection, support, or coping. It isn’t loud or dramatic. It feels normal — until a pattern begins to emerge. A teen today can feel calm — as long as someone else is holding it. A text comes in. A friend responds. A parent reassures. A screen distracts. Relief arrives — but it isn’t owned. More teens are learning how to borrow calm, without ever

Netflix’s Unknown Number: Catfish  is disturbing on so many levels, not only because a parent built an entire fake world, because it...

Before adulthood hits, teens need more than grades—they need life skills. Here’s how to prepare them to handle real-world challenges with confidence.

Lately, I’ve been noticing a pattern—one that keeps showing up in sessions, classrooms, and everyday conversations with teens. It’s not...

What the Netflix series Adolescence teaches us about parenting, prevention, and staying connected in a digital world.

Nurturing Your Son's Unique Pathway Life is a journey, and boys often receive messages emphasizing emotional control, focusing on...

How to reduce TEEN DRAMA in the home and why they do it in the first place.

If your child is showing signs of stress due to the upcoming school year, here are a few tips to help

Teenage years are complex; as parents, you feel as if you're losing them, wondering perhaps where you went wrong and then suddenly...

After two years of Covid and screen time, let's get our kids back to being kids. I have listed some resources to help you and your family.

As a storm can be stressful, children often seek comfort. This article discusses how to deal with storm-related stress in kids.

Parenting tips for awkward conversations with teens and sex.

Helpful article for parents in Barrhaven to learn how to help their teens manage emotions

This article offers tips to help parents support their teens in dealing with anxiety and provide ways to reduce the teenager's anxiety sympt