Key Topics for Parents to Address with Teens this Summer
Each summer brings new hot topics for parents to address with their teens.
A Message from Parents to Teens: “You’re an extraordinary human being.”
“You’re an extraordinary human being.” These words were spoken to me by a peer recently. Throughout the day those words continued to chime in my ear. They were not just a casual compliment but a profound acknowledgment of my heart. At that moment, I felt a validation that surpassed any material gain. It made me…
Words Can Shape our Beliefs and Drive our Behavior
Words are powerful. Whether you write or speak them, they have an impact on you and others. They express feelings, share knowledge, and change a mood in an instant. Words are sparks that can light fires. Today, I want to encourage you to harness these sparks to change yourself. Author and coach Tony Robbins's said…
Helicopter Parents: Avoid Hovering Through Preparation
Helicopter parents are known for hovering over their teens every second of every day. They are overly attentive and fearful for their child’s every problem. This intense involvement with teens, though, can be avoided through just one thing: preparation. Many people become helicopter parents because they do not adequately plan, so they have to lead…
I Don’t Want to be Mothered, I Need a Coach
How to Identify When Teens Want Coaching, Not Parental Advice I am a mother of two incredible children, a daughter and a son. I nurtured them, loved them deeply, and did everything I could to protect them from danger. But being a parent means more than just mothering. I learned this while attending grad school…