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New year, new fears: “Mom, were those fireworks or bombs?”
When scary news hits close to home, kids notice, often more than we think. In this blog, I share five practical tips to help support children and teens process uncertainty: how to listen without spiraling, reassure without false promises, focus on what’s in our control, and stay steady, even when we’re scared ourselves.
Robyn Fidanque
Jan 64 min read


Parenting a Highly Sensitive & Introverted Boy: Our Journey Toward Healthy Confidence
How do you support a highly sensitive, introverted—or to use the buzzword, neurodivergent—child who struggles with self-confidence from a young age?
Robyn Fidanque
May 30, 20256 min read


I Don’t Believe in Gentle Parenting
Gentle parenting sounds great in theory—but are we misapplying it?
Robyn Fidanque
May 16, 20254 min read


Invisible Wounds: Reflections on the Netflix series Adolescence
What Drives a Teenager to Commit the Unthinkable? Reflections and takeaways from Netflix’s 'Adolescence'.
Robyn Fidanque
Apr 29, 20254 min read


Popping Up Like Mushrooms & Life Coaches
What is youth life coaching? It’s not therapy. So how can it help teens, parents, and schools?
Robyn Fidanque
Feb 28, 20256 min read


Meet Moana & Mufasa🧡
Why aren’t teens naturally motivated to do their homework or study?
Robyn Fidanque
Jan 26, 20255 min read


Confidence & Brownies: 7 Tips on Raising Confident Teens in this Modern World
Earlier this week, my 15-year-old daughter was making brownies, and I noticed she didn’t even need to read the instructions on the...
Robyn Fidanque
Oct 11, 20246 min read


Mayday Mayday, Earth to Mom!
This one is for all my fellow moms—the ones trying to make what feels like the impossible, possible. Juggling life, work, kids’...
Robyn Fidanque
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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