When we try to change or fix our teens, we only push them away! “Quit fixing and start believing in others. [ . . .] You can give them the benefit of your experiences but you can’t give them experience. They need their own experiences and lessons to...
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...
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...
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...
