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How to Help Your Teen Form Healthy Friendships

As teens navigate the challenges of adolescence, friendships become central to their social development, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. As a parent, you can play a key role in helping your teen form healthy friendships that will support their growth and development.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

September 12, 2024

How to Cope With Being Disliked

At some point in life, we all face the uncomfortable reality of being disliked by someone, especially in environments where we must interact regularly with a group of people not of our choosing, such as at work. This feeling is universally challenging due to our innate desire for acceptance—a trait deeply rooted in our survival instincts. When someone you have to see daily isn't your biggest fan, it can feel particularly taxing. However, bending over backward to change their mind is NOT the answer.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 18, 2024

How to Know When It’s Time to Cut a Friend Out of Your Life

Maintaining relationships with friends is vital for our overall well-being, but sometimes we can find ourselves facing a difficult decision when a relationship becomes detrimental to our mental health and happiness.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

August 3, 2023

Boundaries: Why You Need Them and How to Get Started

If you struggle with saying no, allowing others to mistreat you, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of others, there is a solution that will save you time, energy, and heartache: setting boundaries.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 29, 2023