Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, and worry. It can be natural and appropriate to feel that way when facing a difficult or uncertain situation. But some teens and tweens suffer from anxiety disorder, in which these feelings become excessive and keep the sufferer from being able to enjoy their life. It can cause…
Parenting teens and tweens can be a lonely experience. You’re busy with your kids, your home, your job, and other responsibilities. Your house might be loud filled with the sounds of your kids. But when you are done dealing with everyone else’s needs…is anyone there for you? Finding support as a parent When you first…
We all know that sleep is important. Not only do we need enough sleep to feel rested and have energy for our day, but there are also a variety of specific reasons why our bodies need sleep. These include heart health and brain health. Our brains need sleep to process the information learned during the…
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from problems, to not let your troubles and set-backs keep you from moving forward. Research has shown that resilience is one of the most important traits for kids to have in order to be successful in life. Resilience can be taught, but it can be challenging to do…
How to help your tweens and teens with stress reduction Part 4 in the Ending Negativity Series Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like…
This is Part 3 in the Ending Negativity Series Part 1: How to Help Your Tween and Teen Let Go of Negative Thinking Part 2: How to Deal with Your Tween’s Bad Moods A friend of mine who is an educational psychologist started a non-profit organization called A. Scott Intervention Services. Her intent is to…