Shifting from Criticism to Critique.

The human tongue is more poisonous than a bee’s sting. (Vietnamese Proverb). Encouraging personal growth is fundamental. As parents, our role isn’t just about setting limits or keeping our teens on track. It’s about helping them grow into the people...

Here is the line!

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...

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). 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...

From Lasts to Firsts.

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,...

Now What?

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...