Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
When the Holidays Feel Like Pressure, Not Rest (For Parents Too)
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Do you sometimes feel like this season is performative and kind of exhausting Reader? I want to take a moment to send you some love this season. The holidays are often framed as a break, but for many parents of teen girls, they can feel like a stretch. More logistics, more emotions, more expectations… and often the silent pressure to make everything feel okay before the new year begins. If this season feels less restful and more demanding, you’re not doing anything wrong. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with getting up at 4 a.m. to meditate. Not every day. Not perfectly. Just as a practice I’m curious about. There’s a lot of wisdom suggesting that the early morning hours (especially between 1-4 a.m.) are a time when the world is quieter and our nervous systems are more receptive. What I’ve noticed isn’t anything mystical, but it's been interesting. I’m calmer. The other evening, instead of going straight to my computer to catch on work stuff, I plopped myself onto the couch and just talked with my partner and teen about their day. Then I picked up a book, pure entertainment, and read for a while. The best part. No guilt. No “I should be doing something more productive.” It was incredible. I figure I was really with my life instead of checking it off and rushing through. You are holding space for a teen navigating big transitions such as high school, graduation, identity, independence, while also carrying your own responsibilities, hopes, and worries. That’s a lot some days! So you're worth:
May your holiday season be restful and peaceful. With so much gratitude, Chantal Teen Coach| Psychologist | Par of the Pyramid Psychology Team - Inspiring teen girls to build unbreakable mindsets 🧠💪🏻 CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! January's THP Hangouts is a Calgary Humane Society Deluxe Tour! A chance to learn more about animal stewardship, meet an animal guest, while having a few laughs. 👉 Are you in? Register here |
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Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
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