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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 Talk to Your Child About Mental Health

Just as you discuss physical health with your child, it’s important to talk to them about mental health. It can be difficult to know what to say, especially if your own parents didn’t provide much guidance around mental health. With anxiety and depression on the rise among children, having these conversations is now more important than ever.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 20, 2024

How to Handle Anxiety in Teenagers

Most adults remember their teenage years as being, well… challenging. Acne, academics, crushes, life decisions, and peer opinions are a lot to juggle, not to mention puberty, so it’s only natural for teens to feel anxious sometimes. While a certain level of stress and worry is normal during the teenage years, excessive anxiety can hinder an adolescent's ability to function and grow.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

May 2, 2024

Fostering Healthy, Safe, and Shame-Free Sexuality in Your Kids

In this blog post, we'll provide guidance on fostering an open conversation, addressing questions, setting boundaries, and promoting a positive approach to sexuality that lays the foundation for emotionally healthy and informed individuals.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

August 10, 2023

Should Children Have Access to Social Media?

Social media's impact on our children is a topic of significant concern and debate. Before giving a child free access to social media, it’s important to consider the mental impact, advantages, and disadvantages associated with its usage.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 22, 2023

What Parents Should Know About Teen Dating Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 9, 2023

Your child just came out as LGBTQIA+... Now what?

It’s easy to say the wrong thing when you’re confused or anxious, so let’s have a candid chat about ways you can support your child as you both navigate this new chapter.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

October 14, 2021

Parenting a Teenager

There is no guidebook for raising teenagers, but we can offer some insights into the teenage mind and how you can help them navigate these tumultuous years.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

September 30, 2021