By: Sarah Sodano LMFT-A & Afshana Haque, PhD, LMFT-S One of the toughest parts of being a parent is raising a teenager. Biologically, teenagers are going through a multitude of changes both mind and body. They’re starting to see the world in a more complex way that’s confusing and intimidating. And with access to information… Continue reading 5 Expert Tips for Raising your Teen
We have been witnessing genocide and all its horrors for over a year now. Do we keep watching or do we slow down to refuel ourselves? And would slowing down ever be appropriate or does it dishonor the ones who are actively suffering right now? To answer these questions, you need to seriously consider how… Continue reading Genocide, Activism & Vicarious Trauma
Why is setting boundaries for Desi’s so complicated? There are many reasons. For one, unlike most Western/individualistic cultures, our style of communication is different. We do not have a direct communication style, it is indirect. Some of our parents may even speak to us in proverbs. But indirect doesn’t necessarily mean dysfunctional..For many children of… Continue reading Desi Friendly Boundaries
I had the pleasure of doing a great talk on Happy Marriages with Amin, executive director of Noor Kids. We discussed all the important issues such as boundaries, communication, intimacy, quality time and much more! Here's a link to the YouTube video of our conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaayFmTN2W4
Parenting challenges are never ending. So many of the issues we face as parents are things we were never prepared for. I am sure this question has come across your mind before even if you have never said it out loud. "What would I do if my children questioned their sexuality, sexual identity or gender?"… Continue reading When Children Question their Sexuality
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