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when chatgpt becomes a teen’s confidant

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3 Sep 2026

When ChatGPT Becomes a Teen’s Confidant: A Parent’s Guide to Safe AI Use

Your teenager may be asking ChatGPT questions they do not ask you: For a parent, this can feel unsettling. You may worry that technology is replacing real relationships or giving your child unsafe advice. The reality is more nuanced. A June 2025 digital survey of 506 young people in India reported that 57% used AI for emotional support. […]
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social media comparison and teen girls protecting self esteem in the age of reels

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

4 Aug 2026

Social Media Comparison and Teen Girls: Protecting Self-Esteem in the Age of Reels

A few years ago, internal research conducted by Instagram’s own parent company found something the platform never advertised: roughly a third of teenage girls said that on days they already felt bad about their bodies, scrolling Instagram made that feeling worse, not better. The company knew this. The girls scrolling didn’t. I share this statistic […]
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why your teen not talk to you anymore

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

1 Aug 2026

Why Your Teen Won’t Talk to You Anymore (And How to Reopen the Door)

Research on adolescent development shows something that surprises most parents: teens can feel deeply emotionally close to their parents while still finding it impossible to talk to them. It’s not a contradiction, it’s actually one of the most common patterns I see in my practice. A mother will tell me, almost word for word, “We […]
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exam stress in teens

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

30 Jul 2026

Exam Stress in Teens: Signs It’s Becoming Anxiety, Not Just Pressure

A 2023 study from Karnataka found that 86% of adolescents preparing for competitive exams reported high academic stress, and nearly 29% showed moderately high anxiety levels. I see this in my own practice every exam season: a steady stream of parents, mostly mothers, sitting across from me and asking the same question in different words: […]
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screen time vs social media addiction in teens

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

28 Jul 2026

Screen Time vs Social Media Addiction in Teens: What’s Normal and What’s Not

A recent Indian survey found that 83.2% of secondary school students exceed the recommended two hours of daily screen use, and nearly half of urban parents report their child spends three or more hours a day on social media, videos, and online games. In my practice, this is one of the most common worries mothers […]
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grandparents and parenting conflicts why family counselling can help

Couple Relationships

25 Jul 2026

Grandparents and Parenting Conflicts: Why Family Counselling Can Help

A University of Michigan poll found that nearly half of all parents have experienced parenting-style disagreements with grandparents. United Nations data from 2019 also shows that in nearly one in four Asian households, grandparents live with their grandchildren. Put those two facts together, and it’s clear why this is one of the most common tensions […]
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how parent counselling can help you divide parenting responsibilities without conflict

Couple Relationships

23 Jul 2026

How Parent Counselling Can Help You Divide Parenting Responsibilities Without Conflict?

Research from the University of Bath found that mothers handle around 71% of the household mental load on average, compared to 29% for fathers. I share this number because so many mothers I work with have felt this imbalance for years without having language for it. It isn’t in your head. It’s measurable, and it’s […]
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