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The Evolving Parent
There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one. (Sue Atkins). -Desiree Panlilio How we parent our young children is much...
A Parent for Life!
Having a child is like getting a tattoo...on your face. You better be committed. (Elizabeth Gilbert) – Desiree Panlilio There are so many...
Self Motivation
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. (Mark Twain). – Desiree Panlilio Self-motivation is a very powerful driving force for...
Communication is the Relationship
A small communication breakdown is enough for everyone to be working on slightly different things, and then you lose focus. (Sam Altman) –...
Questions not Gossip
Never waste valuable time or mental peace of mind on the affairs of others - that is too high a price to pay. (Robert Greene) – Desiree...
Encourage Personal Growth
Never seem to be in a hurry -- hurrying betrays a lack of control over yourself and over time. (Robert Greene) Teenagers often act...
Critical thinking skills are a life skill.
The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways. (Robert Greene) Teenagers often act impulsively, without...
Trust! Earning and Keeping It Is Harder Than You Think.
Trust is like a vase…once it is broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never bethe same. (Walter Anderson). Trust is having confidence, faith,...
Let’s Do Lunch
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. (Charles M. Schulz) One of the favorite things I enjoy with my teenagers is...
Hike, Bike, Camp.
The Earth has music for those who listen. (William Shakespeare) Be honest: How much time do you spend staring at a screen each day? For most...
Road Trip
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Who doesn’t enjoy a good road trip? The drive, the leaving theresponsibilities of...
Life Coach For Teenagers. A Key Member of the Teenager Village!
It takes a village to raise a child. (Nigerian Proverb). – Desiree Panlilio This month our focus was on the three reasons a teen...