It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. (E.E. Cummings). As a life coach, I often receive calls from parents who are struggling with their teenage childrens’ behavior. It’s natural for parents to expect their kids to...
Make time to turn off the screen and focus on the world around you. (Desiree Panlilio). Well, well, well! Summer is here and teens are free to enjoy the sun, friends, and… screens? That’s the question on every parent’s mind, isn’t it?...
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth. (Muhammad Ali). Volunteering is a way for teenagers to give back to their communities, develop new skills, and gain valuable life experiences. By volunteering, teenagers can grow as individuals,...
A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. (Abraham Lincoln). With the end of the academic session upon us, I’d like to share a few summer reading suggestions. As your teenager struggles to not be bored,...
Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.(Robert Fulghum) Even though you haven’t been able to close the bathroom door and have a minute to yourself for who knows how long, parenthood has its rewards. While...
It is the sunlight of parental love and encouragement that enables a child to grow in competence and slowly gain mastery over his environment. (Felicity Bauer) Struggling with your teen is not uncommon. It is actually part of the growth process as our teen...
