Summer Assignments? What?

Summer Assignments? What?

Well she got her daddy’s carAnd she cruised through the hamburger stand nowSeems she forgot all about the library. (Beach Boys)   As the end of July approaches, parents and teens alike are reminded that the new school year is just around the corner. And...
Summer Assignments? What?

Parenting and Emotional Support for Teens.

Nurturing your teen spirits means empowering, supporting, and uplifting the next generation. (Desiree Panlilio).   Parenting can be a challenging and rewarding experience. It is a long-term job with many ups and downs, but the rewards are countless. One of the...
Summer Assignments? What?

Teen Comparison, Oh Boy.

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. (Suzy Kassem).   In today’s world, comparison seems to be everywhere. From social media to school grades, teens are constantly bombarded with messages that encourage them to compare themselves to others....
Summer Assignments? What?

Resilience and Grit.

Resilience is not about being invulnerable. It’s about being able to get back up after you’ve been knocked down. (Brené Brown).   Being a teenager can be tough. Hormones are raging, friendships are changing, and school can be stressful. Building...
Building your Teenager’s Self Identity.

Building your Teenager’s Self Identity.

We have to really educate ourselves in a way about who we are, what our real identity is. (Deepak Chopra).   As parents, we want our teenagers to grow into confident, independent individuals with a strong sense of self. But how do we encourage our teens to create...