Mantra 14 of 16 The Rosa Banks Mantras

Reshape your world together

Sometimes family life needs to change for a while.

Why it matters

When a teenager becomes overwhelmed, the family's world can suddenly become much smaller. Social events may stop. Holidays may change. School may become impossible for a time.

Rather than spending all your energy trying to force life back to how it was, think creatively about how life can still be enjoyable. Watch films together. Walk the dog at quieter times. Order a takeaway and have a games night. Find new routines that work for the family you have today.

The takeaway

Acceptance does not mean giving up. It means making room for joy while your child continues to grow.