There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind (C.S. Lewis) – Desiree Panlilio As our teenagers look to the future, from moving up to high school or graduating from high school or college, it is important to remember that this is a natural...
Oh the places you will go (Dr. Suess) – Desiree Panlilio Big transitions – high school graduation and college graduation. As parents we are wrapping up a school year of our teenager saying, “This is the last time I will (fill in the blank).” Parents are...
We rise by lifting others. (Robert Ingersoll) – Desiree Panlilio Recently I was looking through my Facebook newsfeed (Well, I will be honest. I was lost in social media.), and I came upon something that made me stop and caused a series of emotions to wash over me. I...
Take time to listen to others and to your own thoughts. It is wonderful what you can learn. (Desiree Panlilio) – Desiree Panlilio As a parent, I often gather my thoughts at the end of the day and decide, “Was this a good day or a great day?” As a parent, what...
It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see. (Henry David Thoreau) – Desiree Panlilio When a photographer can not change a scene, the photographer can change the angle or the lens on the camera to capture the best possible picture....
Creating and integrating an empowering personal mission statement is one of the most important investments we can make. (Stephen Covey) – Desiree Panlilio What is a personal mission statement, and why does my teenager need to have...
