As children grow into adolescence, the way we connect with them shifts — but their need for warmth, safety, and love remains strong. When parents show up with warmth and presence, teens are more likely to connect, helping them to build resilience, make healthy decisions, feel emotionally safe, and communicate openly. Learn how to build warmth and connection with your tween or teen with these simple tips.
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The beginning of the school year (or anytime) is the perfect time to examine technology and media use in your home. Here are some tips for creating healthy media habits in your family.
The less hectic days of summer can be a wonderful opportunity to experiment with new ideas, try out a new routine, and maybe even develop some new, healthy habits that will carry over into the school year. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Does being grateful give you more happiness? YES it does. And there is research on it! Studies show that consistently grateful people are happier and more satisfied with their lives. They even feel more physically healthy. Learn more about the power of gratitude.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol is the most widely used drug among children and teens in the US. It’s important that parents, caregivers, and others involved in the lives of our children and youth know that they can make a difference to help keep our kids safe. Learn what you can do.
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Play fuels brain development, activating the regions responsible for language processing and attention; motor control, coordination, and balance; goal setting, decision making, and organizing our thoughts and feelings. Humans are hardwired for play. Follow these simple suggestions to encourage play in your family.
As a parent, mindfulness is an important technique that can be used as you seek to create moments of connection with your family in our busy, chaotic world. 2017 BStrong Together Speaker, Dr. Shimi Kang, stressed the value of mindfulness and downtime for our children – and for ourselves – in our quest for a healthy, happy, successful life. Learn more about the power of mindfulness.
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Happy New Year! The start of a new year marks a new beginning, a wonderful opportunity to take a step back to reflect on life as it has been and life as you would like for it to be. It is frequently a time to examine priorities, behaviors, routines, and relationships, and for many, it is a time to wipe the slate clean and start anew. To borrow a phrase from the world of technology – it can be a time to call for a reboot.
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Our Wish For You This Holiday Season by Kyle Kick BStrong Together Executive Director In the hustle and bustle of this time of year, when it is easy to get overwhelmed with the length of your “To Do” list, our wish for you this holiday season is the gift of connection. Despite all of the
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The Importance of Failure by Melissa Buckley BStrong Together Founding Board President How can we prepare our children to manage the challenges of growing up? How do we encourage the resilience and tenacity needed, not just for high school or college, but also for adulthood? Joan Bell, BHS Counselor, and other BHS staff members discussed the
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