Teen Comparison, Oh Boy.

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. (Suzy Kassem).   In today’s world, comparison seems to be everywhere. From social media to school grades, teens are constantly bombarded with messages that encourage them to compare themselves to others....

Resilience and Grit.

Resilience is not about being invulnerable. It’s about being able to get back up after you’ve been knocked down. (Brené Brown).   Being a teenager can be tough. Hormones are raging, friendships are changing, and school can be stressful. Building...

Building your Teenager’s Self Identity.

We have to really educate ourselves in a way about who we are, what our real identity is. (Deepak Chopra).   As parents, we want our teenagers to grow into confident, independent individuals with a strong sense of self. But how do we encourage our teens to create...

Rebellion or Growth?

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.                    (E.E. Cummings).   As a life coach, I often receive calls from parents who are struggling with their teenage childrens’ behavior. It’s natural for parents to expect...

Turn Off The Screen!

Make time to turn off the screen and focus on the world around you. (Desiree Panlilio).    Well, well, well! Summer is here and teens are free to enjoy the sun, friends, and… screens? That’s the question on every parent’s mind, isn’t it?...