Parenting
How to Actually Listen to Your Teen
School, friends, social media, even wanting something new to wear from a particular brand of clothes – no matter how huge or trivial the topic, the conversations you have with your teen are vital opportunities to build an emotional connection. To make sure that your teen knows you are hearing them, try using these two strategies while being an…
Read MoreShould You Punish Your Child?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the way you respond to your child’s behavior can have a lasting effect, shaping how the child thinks, acts, feels, and engages with others long into adulthood. Therefore, it’s imperative that you develop effective strategies to address behaviors and teach them to control their reactions to avoid harm or…
Read MoreHow Can I Help My Friends and Family Who are Fostering?
Foster care is an issue that is dear to us at Embark Behavioral Health because many of our clients have gone through foster care and adoption experiences. We work hard to help them navigate the emotions, the trauma, and the complicated relationships that these experiences bring into their lives. There are over 430,000 children in foster care,…
Read MoreTalking to Teens About Nutrition as Self-Care
Last Updated: February 2021 In mental health treatment, your teenager learned the value of eating healthy and maintaining good nutrition. They learned about the importance of self-care and how to proactively promote wellness in ways to show they accept and love themselves. One of the most important things your teen can do for his or…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Teenage Daughter Without Losing Your Mind
Communication with teen girls may leave parents feeling stumped or frustrated. Learn how to talk to your teenage daughter without losing your mind.
Read More7 Ways Parents Can Navigate Family Dynamics During COVID-19
Family dynamics are complicated. But COVID-19 is putting extra strain on families. Learn seven ways parents can navigate family dynamics during COVID-19.
Read MorePutting the “I” in Family
Life is hard today. We are asking young people to make bigger choices even younger, we are spending more time in school and homework, taking higher-level classes, and facing more pressure and competition to get into good colleges, only to end up with higher debt levels at the end. Technology helps so much, but it…
Read More4 Ways to Support Adoption
Although fewer than 2 percent of the population are adopted, 6 in 10 Americans have been personally touched by adoption. Adoption creates ripples of impact throughout communities and across generations. As we come to the close of National Adoption Month, here are a few ways you can make a difference in the lives of adoptees,…
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