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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...
Failure – A Good Thing?
Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely. (Henry Ford). Failure is often perceived as a negative outcome,...
Building the Foundation for Future Success.
Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you. (John Wooden). Goal setting is a crucial life skill that helps teenagers not only...
Create Life Long Habits!
The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well. (John D. Rockefeller). Both parents and teens often search for that special study...
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...
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...
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,...
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...