Teenage Transitions.

Teenage Transitions.

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...
Teenage Transitions.

Senior Graduation.

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...
Teenage Transitions.

Yes, You Can Be Happy For Others!

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 Pause.

Take Time to Pause.

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...
Take Time to Pause.

Perspective is a changing lens.

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....
Take Time to Pause.

Words Have Power.

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...