Talking with Teenagers: How to Have the Tough Conversations
It's fine line between treating teens like an adult, while still exerting some parental control. Here are some tips for tough conversations.
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Kimberly Mahr
- Apr 24
The Negative Effects of Screen Time
Children today grow up with a world of technology at their feet. Unfortunately, research shows that this new technology has taken a toll...
Hailey Araza
- Apr 18
Strategies for Raising Self Confident Teens
The teenage years can be hard on both teens and adults. Teens are struggling between childhood and adulthood and finding their true selves.
Kimberly Mahr
- Apr 16
6 Ways to Communicate Better with Your Partner
Communication is vital to a long and healthy relationship between you and your partner. However, it can be a difficult skill to master.
Hailey Araza
- Apr 13
Keeping Communication Open With Your Teen
Adolescence brings great changes for everyone in the family, therefore keeping the healthy communication flowing is critical.
Kimberly Mahr
- Apr 9
Closure
It’s natural to want some explanation or "closure" when a relationship ends or you experience a similar loss.
Hailey Araza
- Apr 3
Your Teen's Self-Esteem
And How You Can Support It! Teens live in an in-between world; they're neither children nor adults. They're adjusting to both physical...
Hailey Araza
- Mar 30
How to Reconnect With Your Teenager
If you'd like to reconnect with your teenager, there are several things you can do to get the ball rolling.
Hailey Araza
- Mar 24
3 Quick Ways to Turn Toward Your Partner
When the going gets tough, it seems like these most intimate relationships are the first to suffer.
Kimberly Mahr
- Mar 9
Validation
Emotional validation is an important social skill that anyone can learn. Validation helps us feel more respected and accepted.
Kimberly Mahr
- Mar 3
Social Anxiety?
Are you afraid of being judged by others? Self-conscious in everyday social situations? Avoid meeting new people?
Kimberly Mahr
- Feb 19
Healthy Boundaries
It's important to implement and maintain healthy boundaries in your relationships.
Kimberly Mahr
- Feb 16
7 Relationship Challenges
Relationships are challenging. Here are 7 common relationship challenges and what do do about them
Kimberly Mahr
- Feb 5
Losing Interest?
It can be disturbing when you suspect that your relationship is on the rocks or it feels like your partner is falling out of love...
Kimberly Mahr
- Jan 28
Stay Connected...
The dynamics between distancers and pursuers can complicate any relationship. Learn ways to stay connected.