One of the things that both parents and teens struggle with is accepting when things aren’t perfect and when things don’t turn out how they wanted them to. Imperfection Is Part of Being Human One of the things that I see all the time with both my teen...
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can stop fear, anger, and anxiety in their tracks. “Gratitude is the intention to count-your-blessings every day, every minute, while avoiding, whenever possible, the belief that you need or deserve different...
Managing your emotions means being aware of them, accepting them, and allowing them. When you can do that, you gain power and control over your emotions. “Emotional adulthood is recognizing that all of your feelings are caused by your thoughts.”~ Brooke...
When we can manage our own emotions, “tough” parenting moments become powerful opportunities for us to love and connect with our teens and teach by our example. “Emotional adulthood is recognizing that all of your feelings are caused by your...
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...
