08/25/2026
The double standard is kind of bonkers when you really think about it.
If my kid has a high fever for days, I call the doctor.
But when our tween or teen is suddenly more anxious, angry, withdrawn, moody, or just seems…different?
Suddenly we think we’re supposed to KNOW.
Is this normal?
Should I give it space?
Should I step in?
Does this need more support?
And as a parent with trauma myself, I know how much harder it can be to tell when your gut is telling you something and when your nervous system is already scanning for danger.
I’ve spent 15+ years as a therapist working with teens, parents, trauma, and families, and there actually ARE things we can look at to help us understand what we’re seeing, what to do next, and how to respond in a way that helps our kids keep coming toward us.
That’s exactly why I created Normal Teen Behavior or Red Flag?
In less than an hour, I walk you through the framework I use to help you decide whether to let it breathe, lean in, step in, or get more support, and what to actually DO next.
Comment NORMAL and I’ll send you the details. ❤️