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I can’t do that YET!
Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it. (Steve Maraboli). A growth mindset is a powerful tool for personal...
Be the Victim? Is that the answer?
I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.(Carl Gustav Jung). Passivity can be a silent thief of potential in teens. When left...
Acceptance or Passivity?
Be Your Teen's Biggest Cheerleader, Mentor and Coach. (Desiree Panlilio). Parenting teens is a delicate balance of guidance,...
The Heart of Tradition.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Buddy the Elf (from Elf). Family traditions hold a unique and powerful place...
Harmony in Growth.
Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating the best version of yourself. (Desiree Panlilio). The holiday season offers a unique moment to...
Letting Go to Help Them Grow.
Do not prepare the road for your child; prepare your child for the road. (Anonymous). As parents, it’s easy to feel like we need to take charge of...
Mastering the Moment.
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. (Charles R. Swindoll). Parenting teens is a dynamic, sometimes daunting journey—one that...
Pick Your Battles!
A teenager is always too tired to hold a dishcloth, but never too tired to hold a phone. (Unkown). I remember hearing the advice "pick your battles"...
Life Happens, are you ready?
Having children is like living in a frat house – nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up. (Ray Romano). Life happens,...
Nagging to Nurturing, Change the Conversation.
Having a teenager is like having a blender without a lid.. (Jerry Seinfeld). Nagging is something every parent is familiar with, especially when...
Nagging or nurturing? Which do you do?
Some little things are always going to nag me, but I've learned to deal with it. (T.J.Oshie). Nagging can be a daily challenge for parents, and it’s...
Growth, Resilience and Connection.
Love is that micro-moment of warmth and connection that you share with another living being. (Barbara Fredrickson). Parenting is a journey filled...