Nurses Perspective

10/24/2025

Being authentic about who you are and how you present yourself is important when raising children and teenagers. Being genuine will help you to create the life you want for yourself and for them.

When you recognise your own true boundaries, you will show a strength and meaning that your children will adopt into their own lives as they will see it so strongly within you. Teenagers will need boundaries so they can live in a predictable environment in which they know what to expect.

Boundaries are those invisible lines that individuals draw to separate themselves from others and protect their well-being. From a psychological point of view, boundaries are important because they serve as a crucial aspect of human relationships, mental health, and personal growth. They tell others how you want to be treated and where your limits are. Boundaries can be divided into four types: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.

As you would want your teenager to be honest and openly communicate with you to how they are feeling, you will want to do the same. This begins with being open and honest within yourself. This modeling of respecting the boundaries you have of yourself and for others will at the same time serve as a lighthouse for your teen.

This can be a tricky period of time to be both in the parent role and within a personal role if you struggled with boundaries and relationships when you were growing up yourself. Raising children is a period of time where what you lacked or the type of love that was modeled to you becomes very ‘out in the open’ and obvious, when you are parenting. This is a time to strengthen your own boundaries and relationships—for not only yourself -but your growing teens as well.

“Without this inner work, it is not possible to become a good role model and to teach your teenager to create the life they dream of.” 🌟

Reference: Sandahl, Iben Dissing. (2023) The Danish Way of Raising Teens.

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10/24/2025

The term "time blindness" describes a persistent difficulty in managing time and perceiving how quickly it passes. People who struggle with time blindness may be frequently late, find it difficult to plan their day or meet deadlines, or become easily absorbed in time-wasting activities (playing video games, for example) without realizing how much time has passed.
Time blindness is often associated with ADHD, as many children and adults with ADHD struggle to manage their time and may feel that their internal “clock” is faulty. However, it is possible to feel like one is “time blind” without experiencing other symptoms of ADHD, and there are other conditions that can lead to impaired time perception, including autism, depression, and neurological impairment due to traumatic or nontraumatic brain injury.
If left unchecked, time blindness can have a significant negative impact on interpersonal relationships or academic or career success. Fortunately, many people can employ strategies that help them manage their time more effectively and better understand how it passes. (Psychology Today)
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10/09/2025

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09/24/2025

Words Worth Holding Onto is a gentle collection of quotes, reminders and affirmations for children and young people navigating big feelings. Sometimes, the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

NEWLY AVAILABLE to accompany our series on the topic. Only £3.25 until 7 October 2025.
Misunderstood Defiance: the Vulnerable Child Toolkit for Parents & Educators
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09/23/2025

Developmental milestones you want to look for...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-09-critical-developmental-milestones-you-wont-want-your-child-to-miss/

09/23/2025

Please feel free to share.

I currently have 2 maybe 3 openings for new clients. I don't often have these openings available as many clients like to continue for long term skill development beyond the immediate support that brought them for support to start with.

Over the past 20+ years, I have provided counselling to children and youth, developed youth programs, and delivered training for nurses, educators, youth leaders, and other public health professionals. I believe that working with children, youth, and parents offers the greatest opportunity to nurture mental wellness and prevent future mental health challenges.

My work has taken me into schools, youth organizations, public health programs, and collaborative projects with school boards and mental health organizations. I have seen firsthand how young people can thrive when they have a strong support network.

My approach blends professional expertise including CBT and DBT, best practices, and evidence-based strategies with deep compassion shaped by my own lived experience. Whether in counselling sessions or speaking engagements, I create a safe, understanding space where growth and resilience can take root.

Reach out for a free confidential 15 min consultation by phone 365-300-8318, nursesperspective@gmail.com or direct message me.

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08/04/2025

Need help but not sure who to call?

🔹 Text or call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org for help with mental health, su***de, & substance use problems
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Add 988 to your contacts and share this information with your loved ones 📲