Expectations, Control, and Emotional Pain: Understanding and Regulating the Reactions We Feel

Do you sometimes find yourself disappointed or even deeply hurt by the behavior of your partner, your teenager, your child, or your boss? Maybe your teen rolls their eyes and slams the door, or your partner forgets something important to you. Maybe your boss dismisses your input in a meeting. In those moments, you might […]

Adolescence Unfiltered: Why Your Teen is Acting Out (And What You Can Do About It)

Let’s talk about adolescence. More and more parents are telling me they’ve had enough! Their once-sweet children have become moody, rebellious, and impossible to communicate with. “They just won’t listen!” they say. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. What’s Happening Inside the Adolescent Brain? As parents, we want the best for our children, but […]