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Amy Saloner LCSW, FNTP Amy Saloner, LCSW, NTP is a certified functional nutritional therapist, educator and rites of passag

Amy Saloner, LCSW, NTP is a certified nutritional therapist, parent educator and rites of passage facilitator. In her Nutritional Therapy practice, through functional assessments, lingual-neuro testing and blood work, Amy can identify individual nutrient, digestive, metabolic and immune deficiencies and recommend tailored dietary advice and supplementation to restore balance to the entire body. In her courses and coaching programs, Amy focuses on building resilient families to launch adolescents into independence with confidence.

One of the things I hear from parents again and again is:“I just don’t know how to reach my teen anymore.”And I understa...
10/07/2026

One of the things I hear from parents again and again is:

“I just don’t know how to reach my teen anymore.”

And I understand why.

Adolescence changes so much — not just for our kids, but for us as parents, too.

The strategies that worked when they were younger may suddenly stop working. Conversations can become more complicated. Independence becomes more important. And sometimes, we’re left wondering whether we should step in, step back, or say nothing at all. 😅

There is so much to learn in this stage.

And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

The Resilient Family Community Course is a space for parents and caregivers of teens 12–18 to learn, reflect, ask questions, and feel supported through the ups and downs of parenting adolescents.

We still have 1-2 spaces left in each cohort... register before the end of October when the doors close.

💛 Learn more here: https://amy-saloner-3302.mykajabi.com/resilient-family-community-course-for-parents-caregivers-of-teens

I think many of us are trying so hard to parent differently from how we were parented.We want our kids to feel heard. We...
10/06/2026

I think many of us are trying so hard to parent differently from how we were parented.

We want our kids to feel heard. We want to break cycles of harsh discipline and give them more autonomy.

But sometimes, in trying to do that, we can become afraid of setting boundaries at all.

Gentle parenting was never meant to mean no limits, no consequences, or keeping our kids happy all the time.

We can say, “I understand why you’re upset,” while still saying, “The answer is no.”

We can hold a boundary without disconnecting from our child.

And honestly, that balance can be really hard.

How do you handle boundaries while staying connected with your teen? 💛

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and it’s an important reminder for all of us raising teens.Talking about su***de ...
09/24/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and it’s an important reminder for all of us raising teens.

Talking about su***de does not mean putting the idea in a teen’s head. It can create an opportunity for an honest conversation and help a struggling teen feel less alone.

If you’re worried about your teen, ask.
Listen without judgment.
Take what they say seriously.
And reach out for professional support when needed.

Sometimes the most important message a teen can hear is simply:

“I’m here. You can talk to me. We’ll figure out the next step together.” ❤️

When in doubt, you can always call the 988 Su***de and Crisis hotline for guidance, or provide to your teen to call if they are scared to share with anyone else.

***dePrevention ***dePreventionMonth

Parenting a teen can be really hard. ❤️There are so many moments when you wonder, “Am I doing this right?”When to step i...
09/20/2026

Parenting a teen can be really hard. ❤️

There are so many moments when you wonder, “Am I doing this right?”

When to step in.
When to step back.
How to set boundaries without creating more resistance.
And how to stay connected through all the changes.

That’s why I created the Resilient Family Community — a space for parents and caregivers of teens to learn, reflect, and feel supported through this stage of parenting.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. 🤍

🌱 Join us for the next course beginning the week of September 21.

Learn more here: https://amy-saloner-3302.mykajabi.com/resilient-family-community-course-for-parents-caregivers-of-teens

You don’t have to have all the answers. 🤍If you’re parenting or caring for a teen, I want you to know that you don’t hav...
09/19/2026

You don’t have to have all the answers. 🤍

If you’re parenting or caring for a teen, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

There are moments when you may wonder what to say, how to respond, when to step in, or when to step back. And sometimes, the hardest part is simply knowing where to begin.

You don’t need to have all the answers.

You need support.
You need practical tools.
You need a safe space to ask questions, reflect, learn, and connect with others who understand.

That’s why I created the Resilient Family Community Course for parents and caregivers of teens.

Inside the community, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen connection, navigate challenges, build resilience, support your teen’s growing independence, and take care of yourself along the way.

My hope is that you leave feeling a little less alone, a little more grounded, and more confident in your ability to navigate this season with your teen. 🌱

If you’ve been looking for support, I’d love to have you join me.

Come as you are. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

There’s always a place to begin. 🤍

👉 Learn more about the Resilient Family Community Course here:
https://amy-saloner-3302.mykajabi.com/resilient-family-community-course-for-parents-caregivers-of-teens

09/18/2026

Sometimes the lessons that challenge us the most are the ones that change us the most. ❤️

For Jessica and Erin, rites of passage and nutrition were two of the most confronting parts of the program.

But Erin also noticed something deeper.

When her daughter sensed that she was trying to control something, she became more resistant.

And that realisation can be confronting as a parent.

Because sometimes, what we think is helping can actually create more resistance.

The shift isn’t about getting everything right overnight. It’s about becoming more aware, noticing the patterns, and learning to approach things differently, one step at a time.

Parenting isn’t a quick fix.

It’s a long-term relationship, and sometimes the biggest changes start with looking at ourselves first. 💛

What parenting lesson has challenged you the most but ultimately helped you grow?

You don’t have to have all the answers. 🤍If you’re parenting or caring for a teen, I want you to know that you don’t hav...
09/17/2026

You don’t have to have all the answers. 🤍

If you’re parenting or caring for a teen, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

There are moments when you may wonder what to say, how to respond, when to step in, or when to step back. And sometimes, the hardest part is simply knowing where to begin.

You don’t need to have all the answers.

You need support.
You need practical tools.
You need a safe space to ask questions, reflect, learn, and connect with others who understand.

That’s why I created the Resilient Family Community Course for parents and caregivers of teens.

Inside the community, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen connection, navigate challenges, build resilience, support your teen’s growing independence, and take care of yourself along the way.

My hope is that you leave feeling a little less alone, a little more grounded, and more confident in your ability to navigate this season with your teen. 🌱

If you’ve been looking for support, I’d love to have you join me.

Come as you are. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

There’s always a place to begin. 🤍

👉 Learn more about the Resilient Family Community Course here:
https://amy-saloner-3302.mykajabi.com/resilient-family-community-course-for-parents-caregivers-of-teens

Sometimes our biggest parenting challenge isn't knowing that our teen needs support.It's knowing how to support them.Whe...
09/15/2026

Sometimes our biggest parenting challenge isn't knowing that our teen needs support.

It's knowing how to support them.

When they're upset, our instinct may be to fix.

When they're making a mistake, we want to prevent the consequences.

When they're struggling, we want to make it better.

But our teens also need opportunities to develop the skills to navigate difficult moments themselves.

The goal isn't to remove every obstacle.

It's to help them become more capable of handling what's on the other side.

That's a big part of building a resilient family.

💙 Want to learn how? The Resilient Family Course + Community can help.

Comment RESILIENT to learn more.

09/14/2026

When your child says, “That hurt me”... it might actually be a huge parenting win. ❤️

It can be hard to hear.

Your first instinct might be to explain what you meant. To defend yourself. To tell them that wasn’t your intention.

But pause for a moment.

Think about what it means that your child felt safe enough to tell you honestly how your words or actions affected them.

For many kids, speaking up is not easy.

So when your child says, “I didn’t like that,” or “That hurt me,” try to pause before defending yourself.

Listen.

Because a child who feels safe enough to be honest with you is learning something incredibly important:

Their voice matters. 💛

That doesn’t mean you have to be a perfect parent. It means you’re creating a relationship where there is space for honesty, repair, and connection.

And that is something worth celebrating.

Has your child ever said something difficult that made you realize they felt safe enough to be honest with you?

As parents, we naturally want to protect our kids.We want to take away the disappointment.The anxiety.The mistakes.The h...
09/11/2026

As parents, we naturally want to protect our kids.

We want to take away the disappointment.

The anxiety.
The mistakes.
The heartbreak.

But resilience isn't built by never experiencing hard things.

It's built through having the support, skills, and confidence to move through them.

Our teens need to know:
“I can handle hard things.”

And just as importantly:
“I don't have to handle them alone.”

That's the heart of the Resilient Family Course + Community.

A practical space for parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their teen while helping them develop the confidence and resilience they need for life.

💙 If this is something your family needs right now, I'd love to have you join me.

Comment RESILIENT or visit the link in my bio to learn more.

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Bonsall, CA
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