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What to Do If Your Teen Is Posting Inappropriate Photos Online: A Compassionate Guide for Parents
If you’ve discovered your teen posting inappropriate photos online, you’re not alone. Learn how to respond with calm, connection, and healthy boundaries in today’s digital world.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Why Your Tween or Teen Melts Down At Home: Understanding the After-School Crash
Why Your Tween or Teen Melts Down At Home: Understanding the After-School Crash

Dianne Furphy, MS
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Connecting with Your Tween and Teen Through Better Questions
Open-ended questions spark real conversations and deeper connections with your tween or teen

Dianne Furphy, MS
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Starting High School Strong: Tips for Teens & Parents
From building routines to balancing independence, these simple strategies help both teens and parents start high school strong.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Eye Gazing: A Path to Connection and Mindfulness
Eye gazing is more than just eye contact—it’s an invitation to slow down, connect, and truly be seen. Whether practiced with a partner, a friend, a parent and teen, or even with yourself in the mirror, this simple yet powerful practice opens the door to presence, healing, and deeper connection.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Aug 18, 20255 min read


From Big Feelings to Bright Futures: 7 Topics Every Teen and Parent Need to Know
From Big Feelings to Bright Futures: 7 Topics Every Teen and Parent Need to Know

Dianne Furphy, MS
Aug 8, 20253 min read


4 Holistic Ways to Help Teens Manage Stress Naturally
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Teen Stress + How They Work

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Seen, Heard and Understood: Supporting Tweens & Teens as They Find their Voice
A guide for parents and caregivers to hold space, offer presence, and nurture expression during the most formative years of growth.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Why Teens Need Creative Emotional Support & Future-Focused Coaching
How Art, Mindfulness & Life Coaching at Kreate What U Want Help Teens Thrive

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Recipe for a Healthy Relationship with your Child
Recipe for a Healthy Relationship with your Child

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jun 17, 20251 min read


Parenting Tips: Building Confidence in Tweens and Teens
Parenting Tips: Building Confidence in Tweens and Teens

Dianne Furphy, MS
May 22, 20251 min read


Parents & Guardians: Do You Want More Connection with your Preteen/Teen?
Parents and Guardians: Do you want more connection with your preteen and teen?

Dianne Furphy, MS
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Release Big Emotions Through Art
An art activity to help release big emotions.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Open House Meet & Greet 3/30/2024
Open House Meet & Greet 3/30/24 at Kreate What U Want LLC Hello KWUW!! I am super excited to share that there will be a pop-up OPEN...

Dianne Furphy, MS
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Turning Anxiousness into Peace With Positive Affirmations
Turning anxiousness into peace with positive affirmations and mantras. When we are in an anxious state, we are thinking about the future...

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jul 31, 20231 min read


11 Nurturing Things Parents Can Say To Their Child To Boost Their Confidence
11 Nurturing Things Parents Can Say To Their Child To Boost Their Confidence 11 Nurturing Things To Say To Your Child To Boost Their...

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Boundary Setting Through Art
We can learn so much about ourselves through the process of art-making! I am currently working with an 11-year-old client on setting...

Dianne Furphy, MS
Jan 4, 20232 min read


Strategy Relief for Stress & Anxiety
A strategy of visualization to help with relief of stress and/or anxiety: Any thoughts that come to your mind, do not judge them. Let...

Dianne Furphy, MS
Aug 5, 20211 min read


6 Mindfulness Tips to bringing You Back into The Moment
This article focuses on the benefits of mindfulness and 6 tips to bring you back into the moment.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Building on Internal Strength with Art Exercise: Give Yourself a Hand
Build on internal strength with art exercise: Give Yourself a Hand

Dianne Furphy, MS
Apr 8, 20211 min read


What to Do If Your Teen Is Posting Inappropriate Photos Online: A Compassionate Guide for Parents
If you’ve discovered your teen posting inappropriate photos online, you’re not alone. Learn how to respond with calm, connection, and healthy boundaries in today’s digital world.

Dianne Furphy, MS
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Why Your Tween or Teen Melts Down At Home: Understanding the After-School Crash
Why Your Tween or Teen Melts Down At Home: Understanding the After-School Crash

Dianne Furphy, MS
Oct 28, 20253 min read
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