Parenting is not a competitive sport. (Desiree Panlilio). Like you, I enjoy my time watching Instagram and TikTok. But I have to share that one post caught my attention: “80% of the time we ever spend with our kids is over by the time they turn 18.” Wow. I...
As parents we must listen more than we lecture. (Desiree Panlilio). It seems like just yesterday I was helping our youngest find her shoe or dress up as Ariel from The Little Mermaid so we could go grocery shopping. Now, that little girl is grown and making decisions...
As parents we are always growing. (Desiree Panlilio). Parenting is a journey of constant evolution. From the moment our children are born, we are their fiercest protectors, their unwavering supporters, and at times, the source of their greatest frustration. Yet...
Failure is an action not our identity. (Desiree Panlilio). Failure has been transformed from an action into an identity, which is why I do not like that word. Our teens have an intense fear of failure, and we as parents have unknowingly contributed to that fear. We...
Life is hard. We need to help our teen understand that. (Desiree Panlilio). Life is hard for two reasons: you are either staying in your comfort zone or moving out of it. That statement alone can evoke strong emotions—some may feel inspired, while others may feel...
Unconditional love, do we really know what it means? (Desiree Panlilio). A balanced parent expresses love clearly while maintaining firm, healthy boundaries. When teens understand that our love is unconditional, they are more likely to share their struggles and ask...
