The identity shift of becoming a mother is seismic and dangerously under-supported. Asian culture compounds the problem. Two competing identities jostle for space: the self they were, and the self they are now expected to expected to become.

Many parents think psychological assessments are only necessary when a child has a serious problem. In reality, assessments can benefit any child whose parents want a better understanding of their strengths, challenges and needs.

One of the most powerful gifts a parent can offer is surprisingly simple: their presence. Being present goes beyond simply being physically available. It means putting down the phone when your child wants to tell you about their day. It means making eye contact when they are speaking, listening without rushing to solve every problem, and creating moments where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued.

Parental alienation happens when one parent manipulates, consciously or not, the child(ren) to reject the other parent, despite there being no reason to. Parental alienation is child abuse!

Our youths are under attack and I hope that wake up calls like this are enough to create significant changes. Either way, the number of youths who are suffering is staggering. THE CAUSES The study also explored the main causes for these conditions and identified three main culprits: · Social media · Body image · Cyber bullying

Here’s how parents can better support their teens and help them navigate their emotional landscape.

How can we raise our teenagers in the environment where anything and everything can be easily exposed to them

There is sometimes damage (often unintentional) that parents can deliver to our relationships, and this can happen frequently.