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5 Day Challenge – Day 1
Purpose & Vision
I’m on a mission to to help parents who are struggling with their teens and
want a better relationship.This 5 Day Be the Change Challenge will help you do just that.
#018 How To Discipline Without Drama
Most people think of punishment when they think of discipline. The true meaning is much more powerful. "Sometimes discipline, which means ‘to teach,’ is confused with criticism. Children--as well as people of all ages--improve behavior from love and encouragement more...
#017 Parenting with Purpose, On Purpose
We each get to define our own purpose in life and our own role as parents. When we do this, we can parent with purpose and on purpose. "When you don't have a purpose, it's easy to get distracted."~ Justin Su'a "Before you do something, it's important to pause and...
#016 From Difficult to Impactful Conversations with Your Teen
Do you dread having "difficult" conversations with your teen? It's okay, but you still NEED to have those conversations! “When we give children advice or instant solutions, we deprive them of the experience that comes from wrestling with their own...
#015 Book Review: Leadership & Self-Deception
What if YOU were the solution to EVERY problem you have with your teen? The secret is, YOU ARE! “Whenever we are in the box, we have a need that is met by others’ poor behavior. And so our boxes encourage more poor behavior in others, even if that behavior makes our...
#014 Impacting vs Controlling Your Teen
If you give up the desire to control your teen, you will have a powerful impact in their life! "At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents."~ Jane D. Hull "Children are educated by what the grown-up is...
#013 Connect with Your Teen Where They Are!
The BEST Place to Connect with Your Teen is Exaclty Where They Are! "It might not be so much WHAT we say to our teenagers but HOW we say it to them that holds the key. Start treating them and communicating with them more like the young adults they are trying to...
#012 Shame 101
What is Shame, and How is It Impacting Your Life? “We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people in line. Not only is this wrong, but it’s dangerous.” ~Brené Brown What is Shame? “Shame is the most...
#011 Resilience 101
What Strengths Are You Building Right Now? "It ain't about how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward."~Rocky Balboa Resilience for parents and teens. Parents worry that their teens...
#010 Back to School Tips with Joey Mascio
Are You Ready to Send Your Teen Back to School? “You're off to Great Places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting,So… get on your way!” ~Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go! A Little About Joey! Joey has been working with teens ever since he was one. Currently,...
#009 Turning Struggles Into Strengths
What Strengths Are You Building Right Now? “The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don´t give up.”~ Robert Tew Why does struggling get such a bad wrap? Struggling has gotten a bad wrap. We seem to think that struggling is...