by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 5, 2017 | Kids, Parenting, Teenagers |
As adults have gone through adolescence ourselves, we recognize that being a teen is a black-or-white, all-or-nothing time. Much of this roller coaster of emotions has to do with the hormonal, chemical changes going on within a teenage body. There are a couple of key things you can do as a parent to help your teen weather this particular storm.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Feb 28, 2017 | Kids, Parenting |
Teenagers are on the cusp of their future. They’re still grounded in childhood but can easily see adulthood just off in the distance. They’re chomping at the bit to grow up and dragging their feet at the same time.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 10, 2016 | Addictions, Childhood Eating Disorders, Counseling, Kids, Parenting, Technology, Teen Eating Disorders, Teenagers |
“We talked about this,” Beth said, taking a deep breath. Madison just stood in her bedroom doorway, incredulous. “But…but…you can’t take away my phone!” she stated, as if this truth should be obvious. “It’s not... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Feb 18, 2016 | Childhood Depression, Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized |
As we discussed in Part 1 of this post, the teenage years can be difficult, and they can produce adolescent behaviors that have been fairly consistent across generations. For parents, knowing what to look for, and having a better understanding of what it all means,... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jan 12, 2016 | Addictions, Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Childhood Eating Disorders, Eating disorders, Kids, Stress, Weight |
You may be over forty, but most of us have one stubborn little kid rattling around inside. This “kid” represents some unfilled childhood need. And until we either fill or let go of that need, there he or she stays—never aging, always demanding. Kids like to eat junk... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jul 16, 2015 | Eating disorders, Kids, Mental Health, Nutrition, Parenting, Teen Eating Disorders, Teenagers, Weight |
The key to an eating disorder or to disordered eating often lies in relationships. For most people, those relationships lie within the family. The behaviors surrounding a dysfunctional relationship with food are often the result of another relationship—perhaps several... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 24, 2015 | Christ, Kids, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers |
It’s easy to see ourselves as warriors, as guardians over our children when they are young. They are so vulnerable and innocent. At night, when I look in on my sleeping boys, I’m struck by the intensity of emotions I feel for them. I don’t ever want anything to harm... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 1, 2015 | Abuse, Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Childhood Eating Disorders, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships, Teenagers |
One of the deepest needs of children is consistency, including the certain knowledge that they are unconditionally accepts and valued by those who love them. Small children crave the repetitive, constant nature of certain stories in which the same words or phrases are... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Nov 30, 2014 | Causes, Depression, Kids, Relationships |
The quality and type of relationships you sustain with those close to you can greatly affect your happiness and subsequent depression levels, which is why evaluating the relationships contributing to your depression is so important. Often, these critical relationships... by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Oct 27, 2010 | Happiness, Happy for the Rest of Your Life, Kids |
If you bundle your happiness too tightly around your children, bumps along the road may leave you feel frustrated, empty and anything but “happy.”
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 26, 2010 | Kids |
For the most challenging job in the world — being a parent — try the proven SOAR concept as outlined in Healthy Habits, Happy Kids: A Practical Plan to Help Your Family.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 20, 2010 | Eating disorders, Kids |
The best way to ensure your child develops a healthy relationship with food is to help your child develop healthy relationships with others, starting with you.
