This quote truly underscores the importance of resilience and coping strategies. It's not the challenges our teens face, such as academic pressure, peer pressure, or emotional ups and downs, that determine their well-being, but rather how they handle these challenges. It is important to teach … [Read more...] about OUR CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT DEFINE US
QUITTING
Life can feel like a rollercoaster sometimes for our teens. They feel like they are facing challenges at every turn. It's important to remember this simple truth: "There's only one way to fail, and that's to quit.” There is so much exploration during the adolescent years. They are discovering … [Read more...] about QUITTING
SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS
The search for happiness can take us to many places we think we need to go but in the end, we realize that the search was fruitless. The only place happiness resides is within us. Yes, having money and material possessions certainly feels like supporting elements of happiness. The truth is … [Read more...] about SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS
EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON
Life is certainly a rollercoaster ride for most teens, with twists, turns, and unexpected loops. The truth is every choice they make and action they take brings them to a place of personal growth and learning. It is important to teach them to make the most of every moment. Laugh at … [Read more...] about EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON
PAST FAILURES
Do your teens spend time worrying about past mistakes and experiences that impact their self-worth? Life is a journey, and the adolescent years, are a time for teens to learn, grow, and shape their future. The past is a treasure chest of valuable lessons, but dwelling on them and focusing on the … [Read more...] about PAST FAILURES
GROWTH IS PAINFUL
The teen years are a time of immense change and growth, bothphysically and emotionally. Teens are going through a period of self-discovery, identityformation, and transition from childhood to adulthood. This can bea challenging and often painful process. Growth is painful! Teens … [Read more...] about GROWTH IS PAINFUL
HAPPINESS AND GRATITUDE
It is a lot easier to be happy when we are grateful and thankful for what we have. Happiness does not come from getting what we want. It may help, but true happiness and joy come from recognizing what we have and taking comfort in that. #youthmentalhealth. #happiness#teenempowerment … [Read more...] about HAPPINESS AND GRATITUDE
GRIT
Grit is a combination of perseverance, determination, and resilience that enables us to overcome challenges and achieve our long-term goals. It is a vital trait that plays a significant role in a teenager’s personal and academic success. Academic Success: Teens with grit are … [Read more...] about GRIT