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...
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 answers....
Oh the places you will go. (Dr. Suess). Big transitions shape our families. As parents, we often see the end of high school not just as a milestone for our teenager, but as one for ourselves too. The final year of high school arrives quickly, and before we know it,...
Change is the only constant in life. (Heraclitus). Your child has graduated from college, and a new chapter has begun. It’s a moment filled with pride, excitement, and maybe a touch of uncertainty. You remember the first day of kindergarten, the way they walked into...
Success is the sum of small efforts. (Robert Collier). As a parent of a graduate, you often find yourself wondering, “Did I miss teaching or sharing something important?” You mentally run through a checklist. Yes, they can do laundry, though they may not...
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. (Henry David Thoreau). After three, four, or even five years, your teen is taking the next big step graduation. It’s an exciting moment for them and for you. While your young adult might have learned things in the...
