Teen Check-In Time!

Teen Check-In Time!

Education is the key to success. (George Washington Carver). As the first month of school draws to a close, many parents find themselves wondering how well their teen is adjusting. It’s a period filled with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities for growth,...
Teen Check-In Time!

Bouncing Back Teens.

Fall seven times, stand up eight. (Japanese Proverb). Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks. It’s about teaching our teens to persevere in the face of adversity, to learn from their experiences, and to keep moving forward. Developing...
Self Motivated, But How?

Self Motivated, But How?

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. (Walt Disney). Parents ask, “How do I encourage my teen to do their homework, their chores (or whatever else you would like to fill in) without asking them.” I tell parents it is about creating...
Attitude Matters?

Attitude Matters?

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. (Winston Churchill). Our lives are greatly affected by what we know, as that knowledge helps us to make decisions. We are also affected by how we feel, our attitude. Attitude focuses on our emotions and how we...
Attitude Matters?

Do I Still Matter?

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...