It can be difficult to learn that your child is struggling with depression. Many parents feel confused, scared, worried, and/or they might deny that this could be happening to their child. It is not abnormal to attempt a bargain and say that perhaps they are just sad or going through a tough time. Oftentimes, this …
When I was in school, I remember the teachers often talked about peer pressure. They would warn us about the dangers of giving in and share what activities we should avoid, even if our friends were doing them. Our parents also addressed this, though they rarely called it “peer pressure.” Many of us remember the …
Whenever the subject comes up about what’s the easiest age to parent, most of the time you get the same type of answers: “It never gets easier”, “All stages are hard in their own way”, “Small kids, small problems. Big kids, big problems”, etc. You get the gist. Most people make it a point to …