Parenting is hard work, and it’s completely normal to have moments where you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or upset with your kids. However, it’s important to try your best to keep these feelings from negatively impacting the way you interact with
Calming Breaths
Breathing is a powerful tool that can help us regulate our emotions and regain composure when we are experiencing intense feelings. The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed or upset with your kids, try taking deep, calming breaths before you react.
Split seconds: How to quickly regain composure as a parent
It’s easy to lose composure as a parent, especially when things get stressful. We all have moments when we get so overwhelmed that it’s hard to regulate our emotions and express our feelings in a healthy way. However, losing your
#FindHelpFriday: Parent Universal Resource Experts (PURE)
Difficult child behavior is a reality every parent dreads. Whether it’s the tantrums of toddlers or the first argument with a preteen, conflict between caregivers and children is an inevitable part of family life. However, many families encounter adolescent behavior
Keep Those Conversations Going!
Having positive, ongoing communicating with teens is possible! It can take some time to figure out the best ways to connect and talk with your teen, but it’s well worth the investment in your teen’s health and wellbeing to build
Talking with Teens about Healthy Relationships
By Javiette Grant, HRI Program Specialist The start of new relationships can be exciting for teens, but it can be nerve-racking just thinking about having deep conversations with your teen, especially if you don’t quite know how to get those
How to Talk with Teens Who are Under Stress and Facing Difficult Issues
By Brenda Stubbs As the parent of a teenaged boy, and a health professional who often works with teens and teaches them about physical and mental wellness, I often see and hear about – firsthand – what things our kids
Learning How to Listen to Your Teen
By Javiette Grant, HRI Program Specialist* *Adapted from HRI’s Toolkit for Parenting Teens As a parent with so much life experience, it can be hard to sit back and listen to your teen without pointing out the problem and attempting
Having Difficult Conversations with Your Teen
By Javiette Grant, HRI Program Specialist* *Adapted from HRI’s Toolkit for Parenting Teens Difficult conversations cover both embarrassing and controversial topics that may come up between you and your teen. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable talking to your teenager about
Talking with Teens: Tips for Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Teen Years
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Violence. Sex. Bullying. Drugs and alcohol. Dating. Planning for the future. Driving. Money. Technology. Friendships. Peer pressure. Curfews. Schoolwork. The list goes on… It seems there’s an endless supply of difficult topics that parents need