It's natural for our teens to be influenced by the actions and behaviors of others around them. They may feel pressure to fit in with their peers or to conform to social norms, which can sometimes conflict with their own values and beliefs. However, it's important to teach them that their inner … [Read more...] about INNER PEACE
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEENS!
I came across this post recently. This is all good advice and makes perfect sense. teenmentalhealth #youthempowerment #parentingtips … [Read more...] about COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEENS!
PERSONAL POWER FOR TEENS
This is such a great and true statement about Personal Power. Often our teens lack the understanding of just what that means. They respond to negative outcomes or people in ways that do not serve them. They literally place all the power they possess into something or someone else’s hands. Who … [Read more...] about PERSONAL POWER FOR TEENS
Failure, And Why We Need To Allow It To Happen
As a parent, I understand the anxiety we struggle with around raising our kids is hard to manage at times. We worry about the experiences they have as they grow with relation to socialization, world events, school pressure and peer pressure just to name a few. We so badly want to help them … [Read more...] about Failure, And Why We Need To Allow It To Happen
PROCRASTINATION
This is for all those parents whose teen is a procrastinator! When teens procrastinate, they are doing so for a reason. Maybe it is fear of failure, sheer boredom or lack of motivation and drive in the moment. For Neurodiverse Teens this is certainly more prevalent. As the quote … [Read more...] about PROCRASTINATION
VALUE AND VALIDATION
Wise words indeed! How do your teens value others in their life? What about those they don’t know? Do they make assumptions based on appearances which may impact the value they put on someone? Do they feel valued? Do they find it hard to value others because they don’t feel … [Read more...] about VALUE AND VALIDATION
GENERATIONAL CHANGE
This is such a beautiful quote and so very true. Each generation has the opportunity to do better, be better and set the right example for the next. Now more than ever, do we need our teens to step up, be the change we need and show us a better way to interact, support and respect one another … [Read more...] about GENERATIONAL CHANGE
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE
I love this quote! This is simply the magic of gratitude. Truly gratitude is the path to happiness! Our teens have so many things to juggle between school, social groups, extra circulars and personal needs, that at times life seems very overwhelming to them. When the overwhelm kicks in, … [Read more...] about THE POWER OF GRATITUDE