Effective strategies to parent your “hard to parent” teen. Sharing hard-earned lessons.

Kindness doesn't just make the world slightly better for others. It measurably improves our physical and mental health, reduces our stress reactivity, provides our children with concrete evidence that they have power to create good in the world, creates a ripple effect that touches givers, receivers, and observers alike, and literally retrains our brains to notice positive interactions instead of only threats and problems.

The cultural climate and our own adverse experiences (like divorce or a loss of a job) has an impact on adults, but children, especially neurodivergent children, are particularly vulnerable to the anxiety and confusion it creates. Kids are incredibly sensitive to their environment, so to the best you can, be mindful of what they are exposed to, and have age-appropriate conversations with them to help them process and understand

Strategies for Communicating with your Teen or Young Adult Child Photo by: Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash

Whether your child needs the intensive support described in Autism Out Loud or different kinds of help along their journey, the mama bear instinct remains the same: fierce, protective, and willing to do whatever it takes.

Trust your mama bear heart. It knows the way. And remember – you are not alone in this. Reach out to jennifer@teamcrossbridge.com

Simple Communication Tips for Parents

Many parents feel less truly connected with their kids, despite their 24/7 texting or reading one another’s social media posts. Real connection requires intentional efforts to communicate and genuine listening. Follow the tips in this blog.

What is a Therapeutic Educational Consultant?

A therapeutic educational consultant provides individuals and families with curated, well-matched therapeutic (and academic) options for emotional, behavioral, academic and/or relational issues. Consultants travel frequently to ensure they maintain a real-time, firsthand understanding of school & program components.  Reputable therapeutic consultants are independent, meaning they do not accept or receive referral fees or any compensation from programs or schools for recommending.

Why seeking residential treatment for your child takes courage …

I've been with many parents at the moment they realize their child needs more support than they can provide at home. Most have exhausted faces, others have trembling hands, but nearly all begin to cry when they say: "We can't do this alone anymore."

How meaningful adult-student relationships create lasting impact—in boarding schools and beyond