TGIF | Navigating the Pleasure-Pain Paradigm: Protecting Our Children in the Digital Age

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry revisits the hard, sometimes uncomfortable, often scary - but crucially important topic of social media, technology and children. Explore resources, research and tools for navigating social media and tech with your kiddos.

TGIF, ParentingKerry BiskelonisApril 12, 2024social media, technology, depression, anxiety, children, adolescents, teens, teenagers, parents, smart phone

TGIF | How I Responded to My 6-Year-Old Asking for a Phone

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares her experience and resources when it comes to setting boundaries around children and smartphone and social media usage.

The pervasive presence of smartphones and social media can leave us believing our children are already too deeply entrenched in the digital realm. However, I believe we regain control and influence. Together, we can stand against the algorithms and tech giants attempting to draw our kids deeper into the online abyss.”

TGIF, ParentingKerry BiskelonisMarch 1, 2024children, child, teens, teenagers, adolescent, social media, boundaries, technology, addiction, anxiety, phone, iphone, smart phone, smartphone, online, digital, tech

TGIF: Navigating Rejection

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares TOOLS, INNOVATION, GRATITUDE and FEELS as she answers one of our reader’s questions about how to navigate a relationship when your teenager (or anyone) is making you feel shut out and rejected.

Adolescents, TGIF, Parenting, Relationships, AnxietyKerry BiskelonisJuly 28, 2023attachment, attachment theory, attachment styles, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, teenagers, teens, trigger, fight, freeze, flee, fawn, people please

Empty Nest Syndrome: Parenting Emerging Adults

Something that isn’t discussed enough - how parenting emerging adults differs from parenting children and teens. In this blog post, you will:

Gain insight to the coming life changes
Get advice how to parent emerging adults
Learn to acknowledge the empty nest

Adolescents, ParentsIrene Sahs IvanacMarch 9, 2021Reset Brain and Bodyparenting, teens, teenagers, young adult, empty nest, traditions, family counseling, peaceful parenting

How Mindfulness Helps Kids Thrive

By training them to recognize, accept and regulate their emotions, mindfulness can help your teen or tween thrive during this often-tumultuous time in their lives.

Adolescents, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, ParentingKerry BiskelonisMarch 12, 2019Reset Brain + Body, LLC.teens, teenagers, tweens