Parenting a teenager can feel like learning a new language overnight. The rules change, emotions get louder, and the connection you once had can feel harder to reach. When mental health struggles enter the picture—like anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or disordered eating—that difficulty can intensify. Many parents in Calgary tell me they feel unsure how to help, worried about saying the wrong thing, and exhausted by the emotional ups and downs at home. Here’s something