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.
Read MoreIn 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.”
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreSomething 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
Throughout the past two weeks, I've been trying to come to terms with the seemingly contradictory feelings of intense anxiety and uncertainty coupled with surrendering to the forced slow down (and the subsequent detachment from progression). Here goes.
Read MoreTeens want independence but they don’t stop wanting care, love and attention (regardless if they are telling you not to hug them). If you see any of these signs, reach out to them and remember, you are not a bad parent and you are not a failure if your child or teen ends up needing extra mental health support. Period.
Read MoreBy 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.
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