Having been there, I promise you that your son especially needs you now while his teenage brain grows and changes. His prefrontal cortex will not be fully developed until he is in his twenties, so understanding the process is key to helping him, and keeping your sanity. I promise you that good days are ahead once he gets through this development. https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/development/understanding-your-pre-teen/brain-development-teens
Once again, Jocelyn, you put it out there... by it, I mean your heart. You are a brave woman, and wise beyond your years. It makes me happy to think that I may be counted as your friend, although we only know one another tangentially, your writing and your honest expression exceeds the requirements of mere association... I feel that you meet one more than halfway, and that is a gift... thanks again.
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Aspen Summer Words Writers Conference
June 22-27
Snowmass Village
Aspen Literary Festival
September 26-28
Aspen
Having been there, I promise you that your son especially needs you now while his teenage brain grows and changes. His prefrontal cortex will not be fully developed until he is in his twenties, so understanding the process is key to helping him, and keeping your sanity. I promise you that good days are ahead once he gets through this development. https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/development/understanding-your-pre-teen/brain-development-teens
Once again, Jocelyn, you put it out there... by it, I mean your heart. You are a brave woman, and wise beyond your years. It makes me happy to think that I may be counted as your friend, although we only know one another tangentially, your writing and your honest expression exceeds the requirements of mere association... I feel that you meet one more than halfway, and that is a gift... thanks again.
And you are a good friend. My life is my message that I am here to share. My only hope is that it helps others.