When the Hugs Stop and the Silence Starts- Finding Your Way Back to Your Teen
When our once-chatty, cuddly kiddos turn into teenagers, parents are often caught off guard by the changes that come with adolescence. Suddenly, there’s a new scent in the air (thanks, puberty!), moods can swing dramatically, and perhaps one of the hardest shifts of all is the emotional distance that may form.
Co-Regulation Begins with Self-Regulation
Co-regulation happens both within ourselves and between others. The serve-and-return communication between caregivers and children builds and strengthens neural connections in the brain, helping children make sense of emotions, actions, and relationships.
Connected Parenting: Strategies for a Stronger Relationship with Your Child
A strong parent-child relationship can provide a foundation for a child's emotional well-being and development. While every family is unique, certain practices consistently foster positive connections between parents and children. Here are some strategies to help strengthen these relationships and create a secure, nurturing environment for your child.
Making Sense of Big Behaviors
One of the most challenging phases of parenting can be when there are big, explosive behaviors happening with our little -and not so little- children. This can be an exhausting and humiliating experience (especially when it happens in public places!) and it can create a sense of helplessness for everyone affected.