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,...
We have to really educate ourselves in a way about who we are, what our real identity is. (Deepak Chopra). I am often asked by parents, “How do I encourage or help my teenager build and create their own identity?” That is a complex question with many correct...
Take time to listen to others and to your own thoughts. It is wonderful what you can learn. (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 did I do well and...
