The answer to when to hire a parenting specialist is “ When Teen Behaviours Feel Unpredictable—Outbursts, Withdrawal, or Constant Tension—It’s a Signal That Your Family Needs Support. ” We all know parenting is an incredible journey, filled with joy, laughter, and, let's be honest, a lot of challenges when your child turns into a teenager. Sometimes, even the most dedicated parents may find themselves at a crossroads, wondering if there's a secret manual to decipher their tee

Teenage love and relationships, how parents can help

Adolescence is a crucial period in human development marked by rapid physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. The teenage brain undergoes significant transformations, impacting decision-making, emotional regulation, and risk perception. This intricate interplay of biological and environmental factors often leads to risky behaviours among teenagers. In this blog post, I will delve into the fascinating world of teen brain development, shedding light on the neurological basis

Adolescence is a time of self-discovery and forging connections with peers, but not all associations are positive. When parents notice their teenagers associating with negative or toxic influences, it can be a cause for concern. In this blog post, we'll explore the whys, and effective strategies for parents to support and guide their teenagers through these challenging situations. As a parent, it can be frustrating and concerning to see your teen surrounded by friends who see

The digital era has transformed the way teenagers communicate, share, and connect with the world, and at the heart of this transformation is social media. As parents, navigating the digital landscape with your teenager can be both exciting and challenging. In this blog post, we'll explore the role of social media in a teenager's life, potential concerns, and how parents can foster a healthy online environment and keep your teen safe. Let's start with the effects and impact of

I have been writing about the challenges of managing difficult teenager behaviour and how they are misunderstood, Your Unique Family Blueprint , Your Thriving Together Family Behavioural Map (TTFBP) and PEII Blueprint in the TTP Method . In this article, I will show you how everything unravels in the 90 days when we work together as if you are watching a film. But before I start, I would like to introduce you to the White Family (pseudonym to protect my clients’ confidential

Do YOU think it should be raised? Parenting and relationships experts are at odds over the effects of such a move - The Sun My thoughts on the age of consent? Being a professional working with children and young people for nearly 30 years, under-age sex has always been a concern for all professionals, and over the past 10 plus years, I have seen a significant increase of under age sexual activities due to the convenience of technology and social media use. It is worrying. We

I have been writing about the challenges of managing difficult teenager behaviour, how teens are simply misunderstood, Your Unique Family Blueprint and your Thriving Together Family Behavioural Map (TTFBP) . In this article, I will address the other important element in my TTP method - PEII Blueprint and how this can help address difficult family problems. As you all know that my name is Pei-I, and throughout my professional life, I have been working really hard to find the

I wrote about the challenges of managing difficult teenager behaviour, how teens are simply misunderstood and Your Unique Family Blueprint. In this article, I will address the other crucial element in my TTP method. Your family’s Thriving Together Family Behavioural Map (TTFBP). Before I dive in, let me ask you if you are the mum that reads every parenting book, attends every parenting class/programme, listens to every podcast, and consults Dr Google to help your troubled t

Why Parenting Strategies Aren’t Working for Your Teenager — And What You Need Instead In my previous blog, I mentioned the challenges of managing difficult teenager behaviour and how teens are simply misunderstood. In this article, I will address one of the crucial elements in my TTP method that is to look at Your Unique Family Blueprint. The simplest way to talk about “Your Unique Family Blueprint” is that this is the makeup of your family. This encompasses you as a perso

As I was researching the topics to write about what my expertise can help with, I had a shocking discovery..."How To Parent A Difficult Teenager" was the most searched phrase/topic on google, it made me cringe as it felt really labelling but at the same time, it also made me feel sad about the struggles parents are going through with their teenagers. They are simply misunderstood and not difficult. I knew this not just because of my professional experience, but also because I

Who are the villains - it’s important to know what they are if you want to break the cycle of challenging behaviour

Yesterday I made an announcement in my Facebook Group that I am closing my group. It took me some time to announce this in the group because I needed time to work through the emotional process. I was feeling guilty. I was feeling that I have let the parents down. I was feeling incompetent and disappointed in myself. I felt that I am losing something important to me, something I have worked hard to build and more. It was really difficult to let go even I knew logically it’s th

Parenting is challenging in itself. It becomes even more complicated by having to parent with another person. I have seen a lot of...

Have you found yourself attend every parenting class and read every parenting book only to find out that they don’t work for you as a parent when it comes to parent your teens with challenging behaviour? Many parents have walked this path as I have had the privileges to help many of them to come out of this exhausting and hopeless cycle. The following are the insights from my experience. ✅ They don’t and can’t tell you what your unique family blueprint is. This is your uniq

Your teenager may look like they don't need you — the closed doors, the one-word answers, the eye rolls. But underneath all of that is a young person navigating one of the most complex periods of their life, hoping you will stay close enough to catch them. Therapeutic Parenting Coach Pei-I Yang explains why emotional connection is the one thing your teenager needs more than anything else — and what it actually looks like in practice.

I am feeling pretty stuck with my fitness and weight loss journey right now. 😁 It’s not because I haven’t got the time to eat healthy or do my exercise, although I keep telling myself to do it.. ❓So… why am I feeling stuck if these basics are not the problems for me?? I will come to this later… There seems to be a theme of stuckness everywhere I turned this week. There was someone feeling stuck about how to help a child, how to parent and connect with their teens, how to im

Have you really got over it – your feelings.. really? The other day, my parent client said that he’s got over it. I was curious how he...

Easy Parenting Strategy for your Teen

How would you feel when your date doesn’t ask you out for a second date? How would you feel after 3, or 5 or 10 individual dates with different people, and no one asks you out for a second date?? Devastated. 😥 The first time, you probably will talk yourself around, saying.. I don’t like him/her anyways. It’s their loss. 2nd time, 3rd time? You will still talk yourself around to make yourself feel better.. But… the big but.. After 10 dates with 10 different people and n