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Re: Teen Depression

From the anonymous mom who sent the questions in the first place—FEEDBACK, updates and thanks ___________________________________ First of all, thank you all so much for your thoughts and ideas! I

By Sandra Dodd · #78890 ·

Re: Teen Depression

-“Also, don't blame a depressed or reluctant kid for bringing down the mood.”- This is super important! I have 2 teens that became very sick as younger teens which caused depression in both. Even

By Sadie Bugni · #78889 ·

Re: Teen Depression

Sadie Bugni, this is sweet: "Depression is tough. Keep being his safe landing " Thanks to all who have brought ideas, and I hope others will, too. There were lots of good ones. A few thoughts

By Sandra Dodd · #78888 ·

Re: Teen Depression

On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 11:59 AM, Regan wrote: These links have lots of wonderful insights: https://sandradodd.com/peace/becoming https://sandradodd.com/breathing Thanks, Debbie! To anyone who

By Sandra Dodd · #78887 ·

Re: Teen Depression

I’m not sure I’m replying in the correct format, being on my phone, but I’d like to share a few things that have helped us. Exercise and outdoors are great and helpful, but when in a funk,

By Sadie Bugni · #78886 ·

Re: Teen Depression

I wish I had more to offer, but I ran this past my 18yo unschooled-till-recently daughter to get her take on it as she has had some mental health obstacles of her own. I think her words are

By belinda dutch · #78885 ·

Re: Teen Depression

All three of us (me, my husband, and our son) have lived with and through varying depression. Our son's hasn't been deep, but it was consistently present during the early part of his teens. As a

By Karen James · #78884 ·

Re: Teen Depression

Hi, There is a bit of fretfulness coming through in the original post. It will help to notice and let go of any tautness or negativity. When I do that, I’m much more likely to be helpful to

By Regan · #78883 ·

Re: Teen Depression

I do not have teens but I am familiar with depression. From an energetic perspective, depression is an overload of emotions in the heartspace that haven't been processed. Big relief and clearing can

By Julia Norcross · #78882 ·

Re: Teen Depression

I think it was mine, and somehow I sent it wrong. When I saw this post come through I really hoped people would have replies, as my 14 year old has had what sounds like similar experiences. The

By Katie Robles · #78881 ·

Re: Teen Depression

I thought there was another reply to this. Also, I was hoping lots of you had current ideas about the particular problems of teens during covid closures and lock-downs. Hoping for a pile of ideas.

By Sandra Dodd · #78880 ·

Teen Depression

(sent for anonymous posting) I’ve been reading—a LOT—at your site lately, with a heavy focus on happiness and peace. I’m trying to keep my head up as my oldest (18) takes another tour

By Sandra Dodd · #78879 ·

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New on my site Parenting Peacefully, Fact, Food Usually I try to save up three similar or related pages, but this one is long and important. In January 2022 I have added to the page called

By Sandra Dodd · #78878 ·

Reading, thinking, avoiding fear

A "greatest hits" moment. Me, my page on facebook, 2017. Five years later? Worse but there's still hope.

By Sandra Dodd · #78877 · Edited

Re: Radical Unschooler becoming an International Baccalaureate student

-=-We are currently learning French together on DuoLingo (his suggestion/invitation). -=- This looked like the most fun part. I know, life's not all about fun. :-) But fun makes life better,

By Sandra Dodd · #78876 · Edited

Re: Radical Unschooler becoming an International Baccalaureate student

Hello from the UK where the IB is increasingly becoming an option used by ‘prestigious’ schools. I thought I’d offer a perspective from a UK unschooler familiar with the exam through friends

By belinda dutch · #78875 ·

Re: Radical Unschooler becoming an International Baccalaureate student

*** IF this particular 14-year-old unschooler is only talking about university and dental school, then lots of people might be able to advise. *** I actually had NO idea the program is so extensive

By Dena Morrison · #78874 ·

Re: Radical Unschooler becoming an International Baccalaureate student

-=-He has decided he wants to become an International Baccalaureate student, score a 43 (out of possible 45) on his IB test and move to France to become a dentist (with minimal expense compared to US

By Sandra Dodd · #78873 ·

Re: Radical Unschooler becoming an International Baccalaureate student

I know the words "international" and "baccalaureate," and they could make sense without knowing more, but I looked. This refers to a specific organization, with a history, and a present, and likely a

By Sandra Dodd · #78872 ·

Re: Radical Unschooler becoming an International Baccalaureate student

He has done research on the IB program itself, and we believe it is an “in-person" program. I am just beginning my own research, which naturally leads me here. -- Embracing His

By Dena Morrison · #78871 ·

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