Have you ever wondered why your teen goes from being pleasant and cooperative to blowing up at you or trying to hurt herself for apparently no reason? There may be a reason. The Biosocial Theory states that emotional dysregulation is the result of both nature and nurture. Some children ... READ the POST
What Validation Looks Like
Validation is letting your teen know that you 'get it.' It means you’re taking her feelings seriously, not judging her, and can see things from her perspective. Unknowingly, parents often minimize their teens' feelings. They may say something like, "Don’t worry about it," or "Calm ... READ the POST