And the perks of being an under-involved parent. — Anxiety is running rampant in our youth with 1 in 3 affected nationwide. Not the typical, everyday anxiety, but the kind that creates a lot of turmoil and family disruption. Because an anxious teen suffers intensely. While many factors drive up anxiety in today’s teen, academic pressure is by far…

The spiritual practice of non-reactivity. — by Lucie Hemmen, Ph.D. Let’s face it — even if you’re the Dalai Lama of the parenting world, there’s a good chance you’ve lost it with your teenager. With their unpredictable moods and behaviors, it’s easy to feel challenged on a daily basis. The problem with losing your temper with…

Lucie Hemmen, Ph.D. May 15, 2021 CoVid has been hard on all of us. From masked little ones and their stressed parents, to isolated elders, this virus has challenged us to the core. We are heavily wired as a species to seek connection for survival, protection, community and emotional support…