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The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
I’m currently on the roller-coaster ride of single parenting an adopted teenage son. Join me each week as I share my lived experience by starting with a confession, in the hopes of normalizing the complex issues that often come with parenting an adopted child.
The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
E24: I used to think the teen years had to be survived
Confession: I used to think that the teenage years were something I had to suffer through before Lane grew up to be an adult. But I just found a book that changed all that. I now understand the massive changes the teen brain is undergoing and I look forward to helping Lane harness the power of his powerful new brain so he can thrive in his adolescence.
Included in this episode:
*my Mother's Day surprise!
*Overview of the book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel
*two common symptoms questionnaires administered for mental health services
*funny Lane stories involving our favorite movie Nacho Libre
SHOW NOTES:
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel
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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!
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Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
- Call or text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org
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