Self care is a lead domino.
Parenting Adolescents Archives
From Coach to Cheerleader
Not telling them what to do is hard! After all, we’ve been doing it all their lives.
Four Advantages of Sibling Mayhem
Conflict, managed well, grows us.
Social media is here to stay, let’s make the best of it.
Some days it does feel like “Chop wood, carry water” and that’s ok. All those daily repetitions completed with love add up to a young person who is showing up in the world ready to step into their best life.
The Top Seven Mistakes Parents make when Managing Teen Friendships
Growing happy, healthy teens is hard yet rewarding.
Effectively managing teens’ friendships means striking a balance between offering guidance and support while respecting their autonomy and individuality.
Juggling open communication, attentiveness to your young person’s needs and concerns with a willingness to intervene when necessary will ensure their well-being and keep your relationship strong.
Social Media and your Teens
It means persistence. It means working with our kids to give them the support they need as they grow and learn to ‘do’ life. We are our kids’ first teachers, our place in their lives is far more influential than we’ll ever know. We owe it to them to steer them through adolescence with love, support, and with good, old-fashioned, parenting.