Teen Savvy Coaching
Helping teens and the adults who care for them to thrive
Family vacations are supposed to be restorative. So why do so many parents come home needing another vacation? In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, we get real about family vacation expectations–and how to travel with kids without setting yourself up for disappointment. Changing Locations Doesn’t Change Personalities Your teen who resists at home …
There is a cruel little twist of biology that no one talks about. Just as our teens enter puberty, many of us enter perimenopause. And it can feel like everything is unraveling at once. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, we sat down with Dr. Susan Zink to unpack what actually happens in the …
One of the most disorienting moments in parenting is realizing that your child is wired with a completely different personality than yours. You’re structured. They’re improvisational.You’re reserved. They’re intensely social.You’re fast-moving and decisive. They’re slow, deep, and deliberative. Or flip it. And suddenly you’re living with a human who makes choices, reacts, and recharges in …
Teenagers are emotional. That’s normal. Hormones, social pressure, school stress, and growing independence all come with big feelings. But sometimes what looks like “typical teen moodiness” is actually something deeper. Understanding the signs of teen depression can help you step in early and get your child the support they need. On this week’s Parenting Shrink …
