Summer is a great time for teenagers to get involved in new activities and develop new skills. Whether they are looking to explore their passions or build their resumes, there are plenty of opportunities for teens to stay busy and engaged during the summer months....
Are your kids happy? If you ask parents what they most want for their kids they usually say, “I just want them to be happy.” Happiness definitely makes life better. And happiness seems like an easy goal. But many things get in the way of kids having a happy life....
Today kids spend on average of five and a half hours each day online. That might be texting, FaceTiming, Snapchatting, and gaming. Where, when, what and how much is okay? Social media plays a big part of your children’s lives. There can be pros and cons to social...
Raising a teenager can be an incredibly joyful experience for parents. While it is not without its challenges, there are many reasons why having a teenager in the house brings immense joy and fulfillment. One of the primary reasons why raising a teenager is joyful is...
Here’s a question that every parent has asked themselves at one time or another. Am I a “good enough” parent? Sure we’d love to be a perfect parent, but let’s be real! We all make mistakes. The real question is how do we measure how well we are parenting? What does...
What exactly is "quality time with teens?" Is it having deep conversations together? Or listening to them share their hopes and dreams? Yes, those are quality times, but there's really so much more to quality time together. Think of your closest relationships....
Doesn’t everyone love Spring? Sure it can be messy, rainy and sometimes cold, but mostly Spring is exciting because things are growing again and Summer is just around the corner. Face it, there’s excitement in the air during this season. So why not harness that...
Is Negative Thinking A Problem? My son struggles with negative thinking and it hurts as a parent to hear him say these things. He constantly says, “I’m not good enough.” “No one cares about me.” “I just suck.” It breaks my heart as a mom to hear him saying these...
It drains your energy. There are days of tears, yelling, and frustration. But there are also days of peace, happiness, and pure joy. In those darkest moments, you need to look for the light, to find that small piece of happiness to pull you through. There is...
Let’s take a look into the future! Visualize your child coping with anxiety and their big emotions. What does that look like? How would life change for them? You probably have no problem imagining your child gaining new skills in sports, school, music, and other...