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Think Parenting a Teen Is Tough? Watch Adolescence on Netflix.
What the Netflix series Adolescence teaches us about parenting, prevention, and staying connected in a digital world.
Jennifer Avery
Mar 303 min read
GUEST PODCAST: "Redefining What Support Looks Like For Our Teens with Jennifer LeClair Avery"
Is your teen pulling away or shutting down? Learn the signs, keep communication open & navigate their independence wisely.
Jennifer Avery
Jan 301 min read
#04: Behind the Anxiety: A Teen Speaks Out
In this episode, a young guest shares her experience with anxiety, offering tips for teens and advice on how to support others through anxio
Jennifer Avery
Oct 4, 20241 min read
#03: From Hurt to Healing: Overcoming Peer Rejection
A young guest shares her journey with peer exclusion, offering tips on overcoming tough emotions and finding confidence.
Jennifer Avery
Oct 4, 20241 min read
#02: Teen Tech Withdrawal – This is what REALLY happens
"NO PHONE, NO SOCIAL MEDIA!" —seems like a parents dream right? But find out what REALLY happens to a teen who's had their tech taken away
Jennifer Avery
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Teen Boys: Navigating "The Feelings" Landscape!
Nurturing Your Son's Unique Pathway Life is a journey, and boys often receive messages emphasizing emotional control, focusing on...
Jennifer Avery
Nov 19, 20233 min read
TEEN DRAMA - The *NOT-SO* Silent Addiction (Insight from a Youth Addiction Counselor)
How to reduce TEEN DRAMA in the home and why they do it in the first place.
Jennifer Avery
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Episode 01: Falling through the cracks on Teen Mental Health
"This is what I wish my parents, my teachers and the doctors I dealt with knew..."
Jennifer Avery
Sep 28, 20231 min read
Healthy Routes Origin Story (GoSolo Featured Interview)
Jen was recently interviewed by GoSolo, read a short excerpt below or read the full article here.
Jennifer Avery
Oct 6, 20221 min read
School is approaching - ANXIETY RETURNS
If your child is showing signs of stress due to the upcoming school year, here are a few tips to help
Jennifer Avery
Aug 9, 20222 min read
LET GO OF THE WHEEL and get into the passenger seat!
Teenage years are complex; as parents, you feel as if you're losing them, wondering perhaps where you went wrong and then suddenly...
Jennifer Avery
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Summer Bucket List: Get Off Those Screens
After two years of Covid and screen time, let's get our kids back to being kids. I have listed some resources to help you and your family.
Jennifer Avery
Jun 26, 20222 min read
Children and Storm Stress
As a storm can be stressful, children often seek comfort. This article discusses how to deal with storm-related stress in kids.
Jennifer Avery
Jun 18, 20224 min read
Condoms, and sex toys in my teens room... Parents let's talk!
Parenting tips for awkward conversations with teens and sex.
Jennifer Avery
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Tears and Teens - Why we should embrace the floodgates as parents.
Helpful article for parents in Barrhaven to learn how to help their teens manage emotions
Jennifer Avery
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Youth Mental Health: A Holistic Approach vs. Medication
This article offers tips to help parents support their teens in dealing with anxiety and provide ways to reduce the teenager's anxiety sympt
Jennifer Avery
Apr 7, 20224 min read
Is my child just anxious or is there something more going on?
Parents can use this article to understand what anxiety is, the signs and symptoms of anxiety, and how to better support their teens.
Jennifer Avery
Apr 7, 20224 min read
Conflicts and the Teen- Regaining Control as Parents
Parents in Barrhaven may find this article helpful in managing teen conflicts at home because it provides some great tips for handling anger
Jennifer Avery
Apr 7, 20225 min read
Helpful articles for parents, teens and fellow professionals who are on a mission to improve mental health and esteem in the home
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