Fall seven times, stand up eight. (Japanese Proverb). Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks. It’s about teaching our teens to persevere in the face of adversity, to learn from their experiences, and to keep moving forward. Developing...
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. (Walt Disney). Parents ask, “How do I encourage my teen to do their homework, their chores (or whatever else you would like to fill in) without asking them.” I tell parents it is about creating...
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. (Winston Churchill). Our lives are greatly affected by what we know, as that knowledge helps us to make decisions. We are also affected by how we feel, our attitude. Attitude focuses on our emotions and how we...
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. (Dr. Seuss). As our teens step into their teenage years and beyond, it’s natural for us as parents to ask ourselves, “Do I still matter?” With the start of a new school year, we are...
Your future starts now. (Desiree Panlilio). The new school year has begun, ushering in a whirlwind of teenage angst and parental efforts to get everyone out the door on time. Amidst this chaos, one thing looms large in the minds of teens: friendship. Over the summer,...
Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded. (Jess Lair). Active parenting encompasses a spectrum of styles, from authoritative to permissive, each driven by a desire to do what’s best for our children. Often, we find ourselves defaulting...
