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...
A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark. (Chinese Proverb). As parents, we have taken on the monumental responsibility of developing young humans. Unlike other animals that teach basic survival skills and then allow their...
Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work. (C.S. Lewis). Parenting is a concept that, when asked to define, conjures up a myriad of thoughts and reactions from many parents. Experts weigh in on parenting styles, and...
It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see. (Henry David Thoreau). Much like a skilled photographer adjusts their angle or lens to capture the best shot, we too can benefit from changing our perspective when faced with unchangeable...
