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Beyond the Filters, Likes, and Scrolling.
"While technology is important, it’s what we do with it that truly matters.†( Muhammad Yunus). On average, teens are online nine hours a...
From Doritos to Discipline.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. (Aristotle). Let’s be honest—building habits doesn’t sound...
Stretch, Don’t Snap!
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. (Neale Donald Walsch). Life is hard for two reasons: you’re either staying in your comfort...
Mirror, Mirror: Teaching Teens to Reflect Without the Drama.
Reflection turns struggles into strength. (Desiree Panlilio).  Self-improvement isn’t something we hand to our teens—it’s something we...
Self-Improvement Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Lifestyle Shift
Happiness depends upon ourselves. (Aristotle). There’s a myth out there that you have to feel motivated in order to grow. That somehow,...
Shame Your Teen? Nah, Let’s Try Something That Actually Works.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.(Winston Churchill). We’ve all been there. Your teen...
Space for Personal Growth.
Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still. (Chinese Proverb). In recent weeks, I’ve shared thoughts on the power of...
Stop Hoping. Start Planning.
Only three percent of adults have written goals, and everyone else works for them. (Brian Tracy). A New Year’s resolution often feels like...
Take Time to Reflect.
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. (Peter Drucker). I am often...
No, I Didn’t Take the Summer Off—Here’s What I Did Instead.
A question I frequently get is, “Did you take the summer off?†And while I understand the curiosity—summer does have a way of...
Capture the moment!
Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.    (Mother Teresa). There’s a popular saying “nothing is more...
Why do Teens Need to Play?
Play is fundamentally important for learning skills such as problem solving, collaboration and creativity. (American Academy of Pediatrics). ...







