Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. (Dr. Seuss). As our teens step into their teenage years and beyond, it’s natural for us as parents to ask ourselves, “Do I still matter?†With the start of a new school year, we are...
Your future starts now. (Desiree Panlilio). The new school year has begun, ushering in a whirlwind of teenage angst and parental efforts to get everyone out the door on time. Amidst this chaos, one thing looms large in the minds of teens: friendship. Over the summer,...
Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded. (Jess Lair). Active parenting encompasses a spectrum of styles, from authoritative to permissive, each driven by a desire to do what’s best for our children. Often, we find ourselves defaulting...
A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark. (Chinese Proverb). As parents, we have taken on the monumental responsibility of developing young humans. Unlike other animals that teach basic survival skills and then allow their...
Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work. (C.S. Lewis). Parenting is a concept that, when asked to define, conjures up a myriad of thoughts and reactions from many parents. Experts weigh in on parenting styles, and...
