Life is hard. We need to help our teen understand that. (Desiree Panlilio). Life is hard for two reasons: you are either staying in your comfort zone or moving out of it. That statement alone can evoke strong emotions—some may feel inspired, while others may feel...
Unconditional love, do we really know what it means? (Desiree Panlilio). A balanced parent expresses love clearly while maintaining firm, healthy boundaries. When teens understand that our love is unconditional, they are more likely to share their struggles and ask...
Conversations are an essential tool in developing strong critical thinking skills. (Desiree Panlilio). The teen years are a time of rapid emotional development. Teens often experience intense emotions because the part of their brain responsible for processing emotions...
How we parent, changes, grows and evolves as we and our children grow. (Desiree Panlilio). Parenting seemed so much easier before I was a parent. The humor in that sentence is fleeting but undeniably true. How easy it was to critique other people’s parenting styles...
Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. (Christian D. Larson). As a parent, you are not raising kids. You are raising adults. You are raising a friend, a spouse, future leaders, and change...
