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Your daughter made a mistake. It was a doozy. And now the entire school is talking about it, and the gossip is in high gear. Girls are choosing sides and alliances. Your daughter is being ostracized. You know what she did, and you agree it was a very poor choice. You also know that your […]
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As parents, it’s only natural to want to shield our teens from life’s hardships. We intervene when they stumble, hoping to smooth the path and make their journey a bit less bumpy. But what if, in our efforts to protect them, we’re actually robbing them of valuable opportunities to build resilience?
The Art of Letting Go: Allowing Your Teen to Face Challenges Builds Resilience Read More »
Parenting a teen is the ultimate balancing act. You want to be their biggest fan, their safety net, and sometimes, their life coach. But here’s the kicker: how do you do all that without making them feel like they’re carrying the weight of your expectations on their young shoulders? Love vs. Pressure: A Fine Line
Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Support Without Overburdening Your Teen Read More »
I work with adolescent girls who are dealing with girl drama or friendship issues, and loneliness is a prevailing feeling. You might assume that only girls without friends are lonely. Oddly, some of the girls that have a large circle of friends are the loneliest.
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Some days it feels like your relationship with your teen is so contentious. You can’t seem to say anything right. Every word seems to be the wrong one. It’s easy to feel bogged down by your negative interactions with your teen especially the times when you lost your cool. Sometimes you were able to keep
Forgiveness Frees You Read More »
She runs up the stairs to her bedroom and slams the door. You can hear her on the other side of the door sobbing. Your daughter received the dreaded break-up text, but this wasn’t from a romantic interest. It was from a close friend. Friendships come and go, but it’s challenging when your daughter’s close
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Imagine that it’s a month into summer and you have a spurt of energy. You decide to do some major cleaning. That’s when you see it. Your son’s backpack that wasn’t cleaned out at the end of the school year. You aren’t sure what you’ll find, so you slowly open the zipper and hold your breath. It’s
What’s In Your Backpack? Read More »
Teenagers naturally begin to gain independence from their parents as they get older. It’s an important step towards adulthood. If you aren’t prepared for it, you can be left feeling a bit ignored, possibly confused and overall, less NEEDED.
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We were attending an event aimed at empowering girls. This mom was sitting nervously in the audience beside me. She was wringing her hands and sitting on the edge of her seat. When it was time to ask questions, her hand shot up. It was her time to confess… MY DAUGHTER LOVES PRINCESSES She tearfully
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Gifts are my jam. I LOVE finding the perfect gift for the people in my life. For teens, it can get a little tricky especially when their gifts are all electronics! Here’s a few lovely gift ideas for your teen. (click to take you to the website for purchase) JOURNAL: Journaling allows your teen to
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