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We love this reminder from genmindful!

The ‘manning up of boys begins in the cradle.’ But what boys really need is emotional support from their dads It’s ironic, but independence isn’t something you can learn all by yourself, writes Andrew Reiner. Boys need tolerant, empathetic adults — especially dads — in their lives to become self-reliant.

Although many people use the terms “adolescent” and “teenager” interchangeably, adolescence covers a larger age range.

Often a good reminder for some of our adolescent students and clients.

“Kids learn to be emotionally intelligent by being treated with respect and kindness. ⁠
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⁠A child who grows up to be an adult with high emotional intelligence (EQ) will have stronger relationships with others and will be more likely to live up to their highest potential. ⁠⠀⠀
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Adults can help model this behavior by being fully present, engaged, and practicing empathy towards a child. The key is to put yourself in the child’s shoes. Empathize and understand before you problem-solve or give advice.⁠”

Great examples and advice from The Gottman Institute. National Center for Youth Issues

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Secrets Of A Maya Supermom: What Parenting Books Don't Tell You Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Maya mom.

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Feeling anxious is a normal part of life, but when it becomes more than temporary feelings of worry, fear, or stress, it can be overwhelming. Especially with finals and the end of the school year approaching, it's essential to recognize the signs and know how to cope.

Check out this article originally published in Rocky Mountain Parent Magazine to learn more about anxiety, signs to look for, and coping tools to help your child or teen.

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5 things to remember when a friendship ends : Life Kit Not all friends are meant to last forever. Here are 5 things to remember if you're processing the loss of a friendship — or trying to save one that matters to you.

We can't stop laughing at this post from ! So true and hilarious. Thanks for the humor and wisdom.
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Congratulations to Boulder Valley School District student Emily Steele, a Boulder High senior, who won the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Emily’s painting, titled “Lore” will be displayed at the Washington D.C Capitol for a year.

Make sure to visit her page to see her artwork:
https://emilysteele.art/

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Our kids don't need perfect parents; there is no such thing. What they need are REAL parents who mess up from time to time, to have the humility to apologise and lay bare our imperfections.
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Self-care Sunday! What would you add to the ideas below? What are you doing for self-care today?

Colorado rolls out emergency alert system for missing Indigenous people The alert system, scheduled to go live on Friday, will make Colorado the second state to offer law enforcement alerts for missing Indigenous people.

What can we say to build confidence in our kids? These phrases from are a great place to start!

Sending love to all who are hurting this holiday season.

Tuesday Truth as we approach December….

A good reminder for us all from The Therapist Parent

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Pandemic stress physically aged teens’ brains, a new study finds | Stanford News The brains of adolescents who were assessed after the pandemic shutdowns ended appeared several years older than those of teens who were assessed before the pandemic. Until now, such accelerated changes in “brain age” have only been seen in children experiencing chronic adversity, such as neglec...

TeamWorks is hiring for Summer 2023!

Any adults interested in leading youth working outdoors in CO next year, apply: https://form.jotform.com/213085255026147

Learn more at https://teamworkscolorado.org/

What an honor it is to be a child and adolescent counselor - to hear and hold pain for our youth.

AAP Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Statement from Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Father’s Day can be tough for many. This Father’s Day we wish you all comfort and peace ♥️