Navigating Changing Family Dynamics as Your Teen Goes to College
You did it. You just dropped off your baby at college, and now you’re on what seems like the longest ride back home. Gone are … Read more
Supporting Your Teen Through Mental Health Issues: Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Regulation Skills
Have you ever wished you had a magic wand to banish anxiety and depression from your teenager’s life? Every day, your teen could be dealing … Read more
Conquering low self-esteem: How to boost a fragile sense of self-worth
Would you say an emphatic “Yes!” to the questions “Do I like myself? Am I a person of worth?” If you can’t say ‘yes’ with … Read more
Teen Sports and Mental Health – ending this year strong, starting the new year fresh!
As we head into a new year, it’s time to think about how you can make the upcoming year your best yet. And what better … Read more
Home for the Holidays: A Survival Guide for College Students
You did it – you made it through your first set of college final exams! You’re happy to finally begin your holiday break, but you’re … Read more
How to talk about teen suicide – Guidelines by age group
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or child, or would like emotional support, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and … Read more
Realistic goal setting and improved self-esteem: exploring the connection
It feels good to set a goal and achieve it. But there’s a much deeper connection between goal setting and self-esteem than you might realize, … Read more
The insidious danger of fentanyl: facts to help you protect yourself, your friends, and your family
As we enter September and National Recovery Month, we at The Bougainvilla House pause to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st. Many wear purple … Read more
Body Positivity – A Guide to Embracing Yourself!
These days, we can’t get away from images of “happy beautiful people” who populate our digital world. Just check out all the carefully curated posts … Read more
Communication, Comfort, Caring: Age-appropriate conversations about school shootings
Our screens are full of horrifying images and accounts of the recent massacre of children in Uvalde, Texas, on May 25, and of other shootings … Read more