It has been a tough year for the Girlchild, but she faced the challenges and overcame them. We couldn’t be more proud of her.
![]() | telling a story at seven weeks |
![]() | full of beans |
![]() | with her best friend Emma |
![]() | in England |
![]() | llama hiking in Wyoming, with the Mathematician |
![]() | as Cher, for a class project |
![]() | Manhattan summer |
![]() | at Second Nature |
![]() | *Please watch for signs of depression in your teenagers: Poor performance in school Sadness and hopelessness Withdrawal from friends Loss of interest in favorite activities and subjects Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation Anger and rage Overreaction to criticism Feelings of being unable to satisfy ideals Poor self-esteem Extreme guilt Indecision, lack of concentration or forgetfulness Restlessness and agitation Changes in eating or sleeping patterns Substance abuse Problems with authority Suicidal thoughts or actions Don’t wait for a teen to come to you. Deep depression is disabling. If you see these symptoms, act. Consult a professional, talk to the teen. Do not wait for a teen to come to you. |