During adolescence, the brain undergoes a significant remodeling period characterized by processes like pruning and myelination. These processes involve the increasing of connections between key brain regions such as the frontal lobe and amygdala.

While this newfound depth of thought can lead to optimism, it's not all sunshine and rainbows; it can also spark feelings of pessimism, confusion, and moodiness as they gain awareness of life’s complexities.

So dear parents and mentors, it’s our job to ensure their self-reflection skills are propelled forward in the healthiest way.

Adolescence marks a period where teens begin to perceive their parents as real individuals, complete with flaws. Researchers propose that this wiring propels them out of the parental nest and into the world, fostering the independence necessary to carve out a space of their own. This wiring encourages teens to challenge ideas and even do the opposite of what's suggested.

Research shows that your parenting style directly impacts the quality of your relationship with your teen – so choose your approach wisely!

In the broader context of human development, our journey progresses through specific life stages, each marked by unique goals and challenges.

The evolving relationship with our parents and children mirrors the beautiful and natural progression of human development. Embrace this ongoing journey, for the best chapters may very well be yet to come!

Gender norms are the unspoken rules society imposes on us based on gender, affecting everything from family dynamics to work, education, and social interactions. It's a script women have been handed for generations.

Recognizing the disproportionate levels of burnout experienced by women and teen girls in my practice has fueled a fire within me to advocate for change. And where does this change start? Right in our homes, with our daughters.

The conversations among mothers, including myself, often revolve around the perceived loss of our pre-parenthood identity. Yet, I'm starting to see that my creativity is resurfacing in my parenting journey. And motherhood has brought out parts of myself that I never knew existed, ones that have become a central part of who I am.