Why don't we see more images of parents hugging their teens?
They don't stop needing us to be available and comforting.
Do they need us less often? Yes. Do they transfer some of their attachment needs to their peers? Yes.
But they meltdown and they feel strong things ALOT.
Help the world, open your arms for your teens with as much compassion and tenderness as you do for your toddlers.
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Learn why suggesting activities to a bored child may not be effective as it triggers a stress response in their brain, and instead, how to hold space for their emotional discomfort so they can reconnect with their executive functioning skills in this informative video.
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Learn how to support your tweens and teens during their hormonal and neurological changes by responding with calm and compassion, instead of reacting, and guiding them towards effective communication and relationships.
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