The Issue of Competitive Parenting
We live in a highly competitive world, continually comparing our careers, relationships, houses, etc. with those around us (whether in the real world or social media). More lately, parents, particularly moms worldwide, are engaging in what is known as competitive parenting. What is Competitive Parenting Simply put, the term competitive parenting describes our tendency to […]
Read more...7 Ways to Spot Body Image Issues in Teens
Body image issues can affect all of us, but insecurities often start in young adolescence. It is important to do what we can to help our teens have a secure view of themselves and their bodies. A healthy body image means being comfortable and satisfied with your body. As we all know, puberty and adolescence […]
Read more...Conscious Parenting | Creating a Healthy Home Environment
A relationship with our parents is the blueprint that stays with us forever. On the quality of that relationship depends the success of our future relationships, our life satisfaction and happiness, and our overall wellbeing. Sometimes, we may struggle with problems of our childhood long into adulthood. In short, experiences from our childhood become the […]
Read more...Supporting Your Moody Teen
Transformations that happen in adolescence can be hard on both teens and their parents. Adolescence is known as one of the most stressful periods of a person’s development and growth. Teens face many changes and challenges. They change physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. While some teenagers go through these changes go smoothly, others experience a […]
Read more...Growth Vs Fixed Mindset in Teens and How That Can Affect Their Stress Level
During the decades-long research of achievement and success, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist and researcher Carol Dweck developed an idea of growth vs fixed mindset. According to Dweck, the distinction between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset can explain the difference in our performance and life success. The growth mindset is a motivating force that […]
Read more...What is Going On in Your Teen’s Brain?
Although children’s brains reach about 90-95% of adult size by the time they are six, their brain development is far from over. A teenager’s brain still intensively transforms before it starts functioning as an adult brain. In other words, your teen’s brain is still under construction, which strongly influences their thinking, behavior, and emotional reactions. […]
Read more...Resolve Back to School Stress for Kids, Teens and College Students
School stress is a serious issue that kids, teens, college students and their families have to deal with. According to the report of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), we have generations of college students nowadays that strive to perfectionism, showing increased signs of anxiety, depression, and stress. We know that stress is not exclusive […]
Read more...Why Self-Compassion is Important for Teens?
Self-compassion means giving yourself the same care, love, and kindness you would give to a loved one. Dr. Kristin Neff, pioneering self-compassion researcher argues that “self-compassion is a more effective motivator than self-criticism because its driving force is love, not fear.” Research shows that self-compassion has many benefits to our mental health and that approving […]
Read more...Children’s Belief in Their Ability to Succeed
Many children struggle with confidence in their ability to succeed in school, sports, arts, or relationships. And sometimes the difference whether they succeed or not boils down to kids’ faith in themselves: if children don’t believe in themselves, they are less likely to succeed. You can help your children understand how to set clear goals […]
Read more...The Four Agreements: How to Teach Your Children to Be Free
Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mexican author and a spiritual leader is best known for his 1997 book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, a Toltec Wisdom Book. Although the Toltec culture left no written records, Ruiz uses the word Toltec to honor a long tradition of ancient indigenous beliefs and teachings in […]
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