Thinking is skilled work. It is not true that we are naturally endowed with the ability to think clearly and logically – without learning how, or without practicing. ( A.E. Mander). Before sharing the questions that spark critical thinking and discussion,...
Trust is like a vase…once it is broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never be the same. (Walter Anderson). Teen’s struggle with telling the entire story because of fear of the consequences so let’s make it easier for them to share and to do...
Boundaries are to protect life, not to limit pleasures. (Edwin Louis Cole). I frequently discuss the importance of setting boundaries with parents, a practice that is relevant for children of all ages. The key difference lies in the specific boundaries and...
The human tongue is more poisonous than a bee’s sting. (Vietnamese Proverb). I often have discussions with parents on criticism versus critique. It is easy to be caught in a discussion with your teenager and to focus on the items in their teenage...
Family is unconditional love and support. (Desiree Panlilio). Often I have parents call and want help because their teenager is rebelling. As parents we are accustomed to our precious little kids not questioning us, but joyfully doing what we ask. So when our...
So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it. (Taylor Swift). Yes, it is summer, and the restrictions of what your teenager can and cannot do are often much different than during the school year. Your teenager spends time at a summer job,...
