Tag: family communication
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Phone Tracking and Parenting: How to Reset Boundaries and Respect Teens’ Privacy
Introduction: A Habit That Was Meant to Protect Many parents turn to phone tracking as a way to feel connected and safeguard their children. When your oldest is 18 and your younger teen is 15, it’s natural to worry about their safety and decisions. But constant monitoring can erode trust over time, create tension, and…
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When a Friend with Cancer Talks About Suicide: What Should You Do?
Understanding the seriousness of the situation Hearing a friend with cancer express thoughts about ending their life is frightening and heartbreaking. It signals that they’re overwhelmed, in pain, and feeling trapped by illness, treatment burdens, or a sense of loss about the future. Your first priority is safety and compassion: listen without judgment, acknowledge their…
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Talking to a Friend with Cancer About Suicide: A Practical Guide
When a longtime friend is dealing with inoperable cancer and begins talking about ending her life, it’s a moment that calls for urgent, compassionate action. The stakes are high, and your response can make a life‑saving difference. Below is a practical, sensitive guide for aging friends who are navigating serious illness and distress, with steps…
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Talking to My Child About Leukemia: When and How We Began the Conversation
Opening the Conversation: Why Timing Matters As a parent, I wrestled with the right moment to tell my 11-year-old son, Theo, about his leukemia. The news wasn’t just about a diagnosis; it was a turning point for our family where truth and comfort would meet. In these moments, timing matters. I found that waiting too…
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Non-Accidental Trauma in Infants: Recognition and Care Protocols
Understanding Non-Accidental Trauma in Infants Non-accidental trauma (NAT) refers to physical injury inflicted by a caregiver or another person, rather than by accidental causes. In infants, NAT poses a particular diagnostic challenge because early injuries can be subtle, nonspecific, or concealed within occult trauma affecting bones, the brain, or internal organs. A sentinel injury—such as…