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...
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...
