Are you worried that your child or teen is suicidal? by Taylor Bennett | Sep 12, 2018 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics, Suicide Each year, 5,000 young individuals (those between the ages of 15 and 24) die by suicide in the U.S., making it the third leading cause of death among young people. If you’re worried your teen may be suicidal… 1) Validate their pain. If your teenager tells you they have suicidal…
Teenhood is marked by difficulties that come with significant and sudden growth by Taylor Bennett | Jul 26, 2018 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics The teen years are characterized by significant developmental changes that often make this time difficult. It’s important that parents keep their teen’s struggles in mind and do their best to understand what they’re going through. First, teenagers struggle with the journey of self-discovery: they’re trying to understand who they are…
How should parents talk to their teens about self-esteem and self-awareness? by Taylor Bennett | Jul 25, 2018 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Teenhood is characterized by awkward, confusing changes that can make or break one’s mental health. A key to thriving during this time is understanding self-esteem and self-awareness and taking the necessary steps to develop a healthy degree of both. Parents can help their kid do so by first praising their…