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 | Nov 17, 2016 | Causes, Depression, Depression Recovery, Depression Treatment, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Uncategorized |
Sadly, many of us grow into adulthood with a list of childhood truths that can include many false and incomplete truths. Families, for good or ill, give us our first lessons about ourselves.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Sep 4, 2016 | Abuse, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships |
Attachment theory highlights the importance of a strong, healthy attachment in childhood. This important attachment comes at the earliest stages of life to a parent or primary caregiver, usually a mother. This first, fundamental attachment, or relationship, sets the stage for all relationships going forward.
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 | Mar 24, 2016 | Anger, Anxiety, Causes, Parenting, Stress |
Women today are under stress. Stress is defined as when a force presses on, pulls on, pushes against, compresses, or twists something else. Many women can completely relate. It seems like life itself is pressing in on them, pulling them one way, pushing against them... 
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 | Feb 13, 2016 | Parenting, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Teen Eating Disorders |
The nearest comparison I could give to what I remember about being a teen and what I hear from teenagers about adolescence is that of a reptile shedding its skin. When a snake or a lizard sheds its skin, the new growing skin cells separate from the old established... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Oct 16, 2015 | Addictions, Parenting, Social networking, Technology |
How do you know if you and your family have crossed that line from technology use to obsession? Perhaps the true answer to whether or not you have control over the technology in your life is to do a tech detox. You may want to begin first by trying out the tech detox... 
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 | Jul 2, 2015 | Abuse, Mental Health, Parenting, Teenagers, Uncategorized |
Sexual abuse between family members is unfortunately common, and understandably very difficult to confront. If you are the victim of sexual abuse or aware of sexual abuse taking place in your family, please seek help. Do not allow the abuse to continue in silence.... 
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... 