by monicaborschel | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting, Stress, Teenagers
Annie was only 12, but she already felt burnt out. Every morning she woke up at 6 am so that she could catch the bus at 6:45. She rarely had time for breakfast. She had gone to bed at 10 pm the night before because her homework was more than usual. She thought of...
by monicaborschel | Jan 8, 2020 | Teenagers
Sasha was a popular teenage girl with a great sense of humour. Other teens were attracted to her because of her outgoing and friendly nature. Little did her peers know that she suffered from social anxiety. She often worried what others thought of her to the point...
by monicaborschel | Nov 27, 2019 | Emotions, Parenting, Teenagers
Lily was always a quiet and sensitive teen. She was compassionate and cared deeply for others. Her high empathy made her susceptible to falling into rescuer mode with others less fortunate than her. Her new friend Ariane was popular and beautiful. She was everything...
by monicaborschel | Nov 20, 2019 | Parenting, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Julie is a sixteen-year-old girl who is struggling to eat, sleep and function because of a deep shame that she has around romantic feelings for another girl. Her parents are conservative and religious. They believe that homosexuality is a sin. She is scared to tell...
by monicaborschel | Sep 18, 2019 | Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Setting boundaries with a teenager can be difficult if they are rebellious. For the most part, teenagers are trying to gain independence from their parents to form their own identity. This can be a painful process for everyone involved. Parents have rules to keep...
by monicaborschel | Nov 5, 2018 | Parenting, Psychology, Teenagers
The world seems to be moving faster, and competition seems to be building. Students today are often overstimulated and overwhelmed with academic pressure and social pressure brought on by social media. Here are some pointers to help your child at home. First thing...
