Dr Kirstin Barchia

Dm me for the link to the free webinar.

Yesterday I was interviewed by Sydney radio station Hope 103.2 about how parents can help their teens learn to respect each other. Thanks for having me again Ben.

Coming from a family of surfers the ocean is my place of peace. “Blue” and “green” spaces have been found to improve mental health. After the pandemic research in this area has grown. Nature time is important for all of us. When was the last time you had a moment in a blue or green space? As parents we get so focused on our kids screen time we can forget to get our necessary nature space too.

Even though I know a connected conversation is what she needs. In the height of frustration it’s hard not to try taking something off them to try to get “good behaviour. But rarely works..:

Yesterday I heard that two parents received jail time for their son's school shooting.

How can parents possibly be held responsible for the actions of their almost adult children?

This is the first time parents have been charged for a school shooting.

Are parents to blame for teen behaviour Are parents to blame for teen behaviour? Parents jailed for teenager's school shooting.

Enrolment open until Friday. www.kirstinbarchia.com.au/calmconnection

It’s happening again. Come join me at the live and free calm connection workshop next week for parents of tweens and teens. Spread the word! www.kirstinbarchia.com.au/calmworkshop

Love all things about nature and this is a lovely reminder.

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The mental loading and the nagging feeling that you are about to drop some important balls is so stressful at this time of year as school returns.
And it’s not just kids going back to school we need to think about. It’s work, parents, dogs, cats, housework, exercise routines, self-care…
And then there’s how your teen is going to cope with going back to school.
The pressures of all of this can lead to family blow ups and breakdowns in the lead up to the school term starting. Read about it all here

Return to School Stress This article helps parents of teenagers and tweens to know what to do about teenagers not adjusting to school returning. It covers how to understand and manage conflict with teens about the device use, sleep, organisation or school anxiety. It normalised some of these stressors adjusting to school.

I've now had more than 10 000 parents download my free guide about how to Improve Connection with their teen and reduce the eye rolls moodiness and rude tone of voice. So blessed to be able to support so many families right in their homes through their inboxes. Daily I have emails from parents sharing how they have found this resource helpful, practical and non-judgemental. If you know someone who needs it pass it on. Link is here

Build Connection with your teen today. Free guide what to do about the eye rolls, moodiness and rude tone of voice.

www.kirstinbarchia.com.au/blog/consistency

Are we This article answers the question should parents be firmer and discipline their teen or be more understanding and make adaptations for their teen. This article helps parents of teens to resolve parenting conflict over consistency in parenting.

Thanks for having me again today Hope 103.2

How to Help Teens Help Out at Home - Kirstin Barchia, Northern Beaches Psychology - Hope 103.2 Interviews Perhaps, just perhaps, this is a common situation at your home: trying to get your teenaged children to help around the house is a recipe for arguments, frustration and unmet expectations. Help is at hand! Kirstin Barchia from Northern Beaches Psychology knows how to help you to help your teens with...

Enjoyed chatting this morning with Ben McEachen this morning about how to get teens to do chores around the house. Will air on Hope 103.2 tomorrow or Monday morning.

Anyone frustrated their teen needs multiple reminders and you to stand one foot away from them to make sure they unpack the whole dishwasher?

How to get your teen to help out How to get your teen to do chores without complaining and nagging. This article looks at the nagging cycle and how parents of teens can get their teens to unpack the dishwasher and tidy up without the conflict.

So sorry for this loss…