Backpacks are (mostly) packed. Calendars are full. Your teen daughter might be bouncing between excitement and dread as she heads back to school. And you? You’re probably feeling a mix, too.Hope for a fresh start, worry about how she’ll adjust, maybe even a flashback or two to your own teenage years. Here’s the truth: back-to-school […] The post Back-to-School Stress: 3 Essentials for Parents of Teen Girls appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
Guiding Teen Friendships In a world where a “friend” can be someone you met five minutes ago online, it’s easy for teens to confuse connection with closeness. While technology offers endless opportunities to meet people, many young people still tell me they feel lonely, misunderstood, or unsure how to form friendships that truly matter. Why […] The post Helping Teens Build Meaningful Relationships That Last appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
Teen Empowerment Journey Imagine this: A morning without tension, your daughter casually sharing something that made her laugh, a quiet confidence in handling a tricky friendship situation, and her choosing time with real, supportive people over constant screen time. No, it’s not a fantasy island (though we’d totally live there), it’s the kind of shifts […] The post Supporting Teen Daughters with Anxiety, Stress, and Confidence: What If It Could Be Easier? appeared first on Pyramid ...| Pyramid Psychology
Teen Emotional Wellness Program If we’re being honest, navigating a teen daughter’s moods and attitude can test the patience of even the most grounded parent. You want to be calm and supportive. You want to understand what she’s going through. But sometimes? It’s enough to make you want to scream into a pillow (or shout […] The post A Little Companion to Less Drama, More Ease, and More Connection appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
Unbreakable Mindset for Teen Girls Drop the pebble in the pond and watch the ripples begin to unfold! There’s nothing quite like the power of this transformation, especially when it starts from within and begins to ripple outward. A big win we’ve seen more than once in The Happiness Path (THP) program is a mom […] The post Contagious Confidence for Teen Girls appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
Worried about joining The Happiness Path? Discover the truth behind common myths about confidence and mental wellness, and why THP is supportive, fun, and empowering.| Pyramid Psychology
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Four Gen Z women explain how they navigated conflict on their girls trips and came out with their friendships still standing.| Elite Daily
An editor makes a case for booking an all-inclusive resort or a cruise over taking a girls trip that requires a spreadsheet itinerary and nonstop Venmo requests.| Elite Daily
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A few days ago, my six-year-old came home from a playdate with shoulders sagging and tears in his eyes. “Nobody wanted to play with me today,” he said. In that moment, I was catapulted back to my own grown-up version of the same sting, learning about a meeting I wasn’t invited to. Brains of every age… The post The Quiet Sting of Feeling Left Out (& How to Deal With It) appeared first on First Things First.| First Things First
Is it wrong to want to spend all your time with your spouse? Maybe your spouse has lots of friends and enjoys spending time at social gatherings. In contrast, you’d rather stay home, just the two of you, and spend time together. Is that too much to ask? You’re content without a large social circle, and you wish your spouse felt the same way. How can you navigate this major personality difference? What Recharges Your Inner Battery? When it comes to our social needs, a lot of people are har...| SYMBIS Assessment
Teenhood isn’t just a phase to survive, it’s a training ground for empowerment. Learn to help your daughter build confidence & body trust.| Pyramid Psychology
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Has your teen ever let something slide in a friendship, even when it didn’t feel right, because speaking up felt way too risky? Maybe their friend took lunch food without asking (you’d be surprised how often this happens!), or shared a secret that was meant to stay private (that crush’s name was not meant to […] The post Has Your Teen Daughter Ever Been in This Situation? appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
One of the most common mistakes I see well-meaning parents make is rushing in to rescue their daughter from her own harsh self-talk. She says, “I’m so stupid,” and you immediately respond with, “No you’re not! You’re so smart, you did so well on that last test, you helped your friend last week, remember?”. […] The post Are You Accidentally Undermining Your Teen’s Confidence- While Trying to Boost It? appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
How to Talk to Your Teen About THP Without It Feeling Forced One of the most commonly asked questions from parents about The Happiness Path (THP) program is: “I love the sound of this, I wish I had something like this as a teen. But how do I bring it up to my daughter without […] The post “I Wish I Had This as a Teen” appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
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Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. (Proverbs 9:6) It is interesting how these two things go together: 1) forsaking foolishness, and 2) living wisely. In order to pursue the way of truth, the way of understanding, you must forsake the company of foolish companions. You| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
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Written by Hannah Brockway Since I was nine years old, I had difficulty fitting in at school. I had a […] The post Masking for Survival: My Life as a Sleeper Agent appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice Friendship, belonging, and […] The post Friendship, Loneliness and Belonging in Autistic People appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Discover why adult friendships are often undervalued, how loneliness affects wellbeing, and see our 5 tips for better social connection.| Psychologies
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What is Penguin Pebbling? Penguins pass pebbles to other penguins to show they care. Penguin Pebbling is a little exchange between two people to show that they care and want to build a meaningful connection. For autistic people, giving little gifts spontaneously can be a meaningful way of communicating that you are thinking […]| Autistic Realms
In life, we cross paths with many people, but only a few leave a lasting imprint. Some relationships help us grow, others challenge us, and a rare few change us forever. These three kinds of relationships shape who we become and teach us the most profound lessons about life and love. Understanding the purpose each one serves can help us appreciate these connections and nurture them in a way that transforms us for the better. Here are the three life-changing relationships we all need and how e...| Love What Matters
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy (Matthew 5:7). Implicit in Jesus' promise is this reality: the merciful recognize their own need for mercy. Otherwise, how could Jesus' promise hold any weight? If I don't need mercy, then what good is there in promising me mercy? But if I see m| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
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A lot of people ask me how I can be so happy when my life always feels like such a mess medically. Something is always wrong, I always seem to be fighting for something and on top of that my personal life feels like it is always changing, for better or for worse. My mom jokingly calls me Pollyanna because I seem to have such an optimistic view of life for most things. I always say that if I got stuck on the negative parts of my life, I would be constantly depressed. That's not to say that I d...| Chronic Migraine Ellie
Caroline Butterwick tells us how to deal with our differences and save our friendships (or let them go) when we need to.| Psychologies
Making new friends as an adult can be tricky. Here, experts share their advice on making friends, and give 6 tips to keeping them, too.| Psychologies
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Every time I have come home within the past few months, there has been someone who asks me how my time at Baylor has been. I am able to tell them that it's amazing every time, and there isn't even a hesitation or a stretch from the truth.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source