If you are reading this post, you are probably in the throes of a painful breakup, and it’s one you did not anticipate. The grief and heartache are unbearable, and you are trying to process a million different feelings at once. You feel like you are on some sort of terrifying rollercoaster ride of emotions—one minute you are furious and the next minute you are sobbing. Some mornings you might wake up and ask yourself, “How could this have happened?” Trying to make sense of your grief leaves you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

Moods come and go like tidal waves.

Some days we wake up and just know it’s going to be a good day. The proverbial sun is shining. But, how about when a negative spell hits—you feel a bit edgy and start dwelling on negative thoughts. When that happens, it is hard to concentrate and move throughout your day. We all slip into these mental states sometimes.

Here are four ways to activate a more pleasant state of mind—one where you will feel more at ease.

“My daughter is in the 8th grade, about to start high school, but still has meltdowns! What’s going on? Help!”

You’ve gone through the toddler and elementary school meltdowns with your child and thought you’d catch a break. However, your child’s social and academic stress may be increasing. Emotional and reactive responses to what seem to be everyday occurrences might escalate. What is happening, and how can you help?

For Teens…

“Who am I?”

Being a teenager is stressful and fun at the same time. Many of the teens I talk to juggle multiple responsibilities as a student, a child, a friend, and/or a teammate. This is a transformative time in life when you and many teens like you start asking yourselves: “Who am I?” and “Who do I want to be?”

Here are 3 tips to help you on your journey:

We all know that the teen years can be a very challenging time when parents and teens may feel anxiety and confusion as they navigate the “new territory” of adolescence. But these years are also an exciting time when young people get to experience many significant rites of passage—like earning a driver’s license and feeling the sense of pride that comes with a hard-earned paycheck.