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Acceptance or Passivity?
Be Your Teen's Biggest Cheerleader, Mentor and Coach. (Desiree Panlilio). Parenting teens is a delicate balance of guidance,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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"...
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...
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...