Coping with anger

November 22, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Research confirms that the idea of catharsis of anger – coping by venting your frustration, rage rooms, or stimulating activities like a punching bag or going for a run do not actually tend to reduce anger level after, far more effective is relaxation and calming activities like meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, or mandala: https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-study-shows

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Guest Article: Tips for Breaking Through Boundaries to Embrace Endless GrowthGuest Article:

November 05, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Life’s challenges shape profound personal transformation, revealing hidden paths to growth and understanding. Obstacles can shift from burdens to gateways that ignite inner potential and deepen resilience. Each hurdle opens space for learning—building empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness along the way. Through these moments, individuals find internal strength and the courage to […]

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On the impact of social media

October 04, 2024  |   For divorced parents,For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A new series on F/X explores the first generation to grow up with social media:

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Guest Article: Work-Life Harmony: Tips for Living Well While Succeeding Professionally

September 01, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Maintaining a balance between your career aspirations and personal life is crucial in today’s fast-paced world. Success shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being or relationships. Dr. Jamie Rishikof shares some strategies to help you excel professionally while staying connected with your loved ones and avoiding burnout: Build Strong Relationships via Effective Communication […]

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Teenagers sometimes “soil the nest” on their way out

August 29, 2024  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

“Soiling the nest” is when some teenagers become more disruptive, disobedient, defiant etc in anticipation of the transition to moving out: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/health/soiling-the-nest-teen-slang-wellness/index.html?utm_term=172496792576810d8f0273974&utm_source=cnn_Evening+Newsletter+-+Thursday%2C+August+29%2C+2024&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=6F52P44MJeOWXc%2F3JRBUILsyrRiQbVFBT%2FmP0F4oy2U3n3GHGfiWSx33IApneaJw&bt_ts=1724967925771

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