When we hear the word ‘perfectionism’ we often mistake it for meaning ‘doing things perfectly’ or ‘being perfect’. For many of us, this sounds like a great thing! Afterall, who among us does not love the idea of being perfect? However, when we allow ourselves to take pause and ask ourselves if it is ever…
Building Your Parenting Connection: Things to do With Your Teens During the Fall
Staying connected to teens during the school-year can be tough. Throughout the summer months parents often have more of an opportunity to spend quality time with teens by taking trips to the beach, going out for ice cream, or taking day trips to the zoo or Canada’s Wonderland, etc. As the weather cools, and darkness…
Teen Mental Health: Starting High School
As the first day of school approaches, I find myself hearing many of the same questions from teens who are taking the big leap into high school. “What is high school REALLY like? Is it way more stressful? How much more work is there? Am I going to have time to see my friends or…