by Crissy Himelstein | Oct 29, 2024 | Parenting, Teen
Maybe you’ve been worried about your teen lately. They might be falling behind in school, spending less time with their friends, or losing interest in their hobbies. Alternatively, they might be pushing themselves so hard to succeed that you’re concerned they’re on...
by Crissy Himelstein | Oct 29, 2024 | Parenting
Enmeshment occurs when family relationships lack boundaries and clarity around specific roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Parents can become enmeshed with their children starting at a young age. They might rely heavily on their children as their sole source...
by Crissy Himelstein | Oct 15, 2024 | Parenting
Toxic parenting can take on many forms. Many people struggle with the effects of childhood trauma that resulted from toxic parenting. Growing up with toxic parents can affect people well into adulthood. In the long run, some people will develop anxiety, depression,...
by Crissy Himelstein | Oct 8, 2024 | Parenting
As a parent, you hope that your child is kind and compassionate towards others. But what if you’ve noticed your child being unkind recently? Maybe they’ve been picking on their siblings or bickering with their friends during playdates. Perhaps they’ve said things to...
by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 23, 2024 | Teen
Maybe your child has been expressing a lot of anxiety around tests in school. They might have done poorly on one test. Now, they seem to get nervous about every subsequent test. Even if their grades have improved, they can’t shake their poor performance. On the other...
