Dr. Alaina Johnson
Supporting proactive parents and
mentors of creative teens to
build and protect confidence.
Dr. Alaina Johnson
Supporting proactive parents and
mentors of creative teens to
build and protect confidence.
Do you have a tween or teen creative artist in your home – or do you work with them?
Do they love their art so much that it’s become part of their identity?
Do you sometimes find yourself confused or disappointed for doesn’t match the effort they are putting into it?
Or maybe you worry about helping them manage some of the pitfalls, such as rejection or perfectionism?
Or are you supportive but have never pursued a creative art and aren’t really sure how to support them effectively?
Hi, my name is Dr. Alaina Johnson. I am a clinical psychologist, mom of three, author and consultant to creatively driven humans and the people who love them.
Has trying to understand a creative, talented, passionate being ever left you scratching your head?
I lend a helping hand to parents, mentors and anyone else who loves or works with artists, musicians, actors, content creators, dancers and any other creative art who are seeking to understand, support and nurture them with more clarity and confidence around questions such as:
Why does a creative artist say they love their art, but resist working on the necessary skills to progress?
How do I get an emotional creative artist to accept that failure is a part of growth?
How do I help my kid fit in with peers when they have very different interests and focus?
What are the signs that it’s time to switch instructors, studios, or mentors?
What place should social media play into sharing and promoting their art?
What should you do about a teen who is causing drama in your studio?
How do I handle a parent with poor boundaries?
Parenting can be daunting and sometimes lonely journey – we could all use a little help. You are not alone. Would you like a little company and support along the way?
Let’s get you the information you need to help you be the best advocate for your favorite creative being.
Parenting a creative TWeen or Teen should be mostly Fun
Because shows. And exhibits. And theatre. And artwork. And fashion. But we all know, many times, it’s not. Because teens. And stress. And responsibilities. And lots of emotions. If the challenges of parenting an artistically driven teen sometimes rival the rewards you deserve to:
- Know what to do (and what not to do) when challenging situations come up around their art.
- Know how your teen best learns and develops new skills.
- Have a plan for pursing their art that works for them and your family.
- Feel more confident when supporting them through emotional crisis or let downs.
- Have some guidance on holding them accountable to their art with kindness.
- Have some tools to help your walk the tightrope between nudging and nagging
We all need support – you are not the only one trying not to figure it out
You are committed to being the best possible parent to your artistic, creative, inventive, talented kid. No one will ever be a bigger cheerleader for them than you.
Let’s figure this out together as we work to help our creative tweens and teens share their amazing gifts and help them soar.
