Puberty & Adolescence
Time to set the standards
How we experience and are cared for in these first evolutions change how we perceive every one after that.
Parenting during these evolutions (luckily) is also expanding!
Self-Expression and Self-Discovery
Teens are expressing themselves and exploring different types of relationships earlier and louder. 
Relationships
Changing Bodies
We have been taught to look at the changes in our bodies as embarrassing and something to talk about only in whispers. If we flip the script, celebrate the change in seasons and honor the transition, we set the framework for safe and supported personal care.
Watching your children navigate their first relationships can bring up a lot of personal feelings and ideals. Yes, there are books and lectures and research and data and personal stories to help support your parenting during these major evolutions in your children’s (and your) lives.
Many of these are incredible resources to have in your back pocket, BUT if you were one of the many parents that quickly realized that every resource out there is riddled with information and advice that doesn’t pertain to your family, your beliefs or the exact instance you’re going through, then you’ll understand how important it is to have someone (or many someone’s) to listen to you when you’re scared you will fail, guide and educate you in the right places and support you when you are about to implement a new tactic.
