Welcome to the Pulse Parenting Blog — a space where real parents, educators, and mental health advocates share stories, strategies, and encouragement for raising emotionally healthy kids. Here, you’ll find practical advice on everything from school supports and 504 plans to everyday parenting challenges and connection-building moments.
- Understanding, Not Fixing: 10 Teen Profiles That Help You Connect
- Halloween – Your 13yrs Is Left Out: Navigating Hurt, Friendship, and Social Media
- How Much Time Should We Spend With Our Teenagers? Real Talk From Parents
- Pulse Parenting App: Helping Parents Support Teens with Anxiety
- 🧠 Why Habits Matter More Than Rules: How Daily Patterns Shape Kids’ Mental Health
- “Play With Your Kids” Isn’t Just Cute Advice—It’s Brain-Building, Behavior-Shifting, Relationship Glue
- When Your 10-Year-Old’s Sweetness Turns to Sass: Understanding Tween Attitude Changes and Emotional Health
- How Parents Can Build Connection with Teens Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
- The Power of Connection: How Relationships Protect Teens from Anxiety and Depression
- When Teen Friendships Break Up: A Parent’s Playbook
- 🌧️ When It’s More Than Just “Teen Moodiness”: Spotting Anxiety and Depression Early
- 💛 Understanding the Web of Support for Students with Mental Health Needs
- How to Support a Teen with Anxiety or Depression (Without Making It Worse)
- “You’re Always Mad”: What Our Kids See—and How to Change the Picture
- 1-Minute Check-In Prompts to Reconnect with Your Child (30+ to Try)
- Pulse Parenting: Getting a 6-Year-Old to Do Simple Routines—What Real Parents Say Works
- Executive Function in Kids: What It Is and How to Help Your Child
- The Hardest Part of Parenting: Learning to Let Go When Your Kids Hurt
- “Does Anyone Want to Be My Friend?” — what actually helps when a 14-year-old feels left out
- “Did I Break My Toddler?” — What That Viral Reddit Thread Teaches Us About Three-Year-Olds, Boundaries, and Breaking Cycles
- “My 12-Year-Old Is Prickly With Everyone”: What This Reddit Thread Reveals—and a Practical 30-Day Plan
- When a Teen Says ‘I Want to Die’: How Parents Can Respond with Safety and Hope
- Toys That Heal: Helping Children Calm Down Through Play
- Creating a Comprehensive Resource Website for Parents on Children’s Mental Health
- Building a Resourceful Website for Promoting Mental Health in Children and Teens