Parenting Teens With Influence or Control
I didn’t think it was possible, but the other day my daughter looked at herself in the mirror and texted her friends for exactly two hours! We were on a road trip, driving home from a weekend stay at the cabin. The weather was nice as we cruised home with windows cracked and music on. … Read more
Parenting From Fear Can Be Crippling
Years ago I attended a Tony Robbins conference. It was a pretty intense three days and over the years, one of the biggest things that stuck with me was the idea that fear is crippling. Imagine walking into a room with about 350 other people, and hearing someone say, “You are going to walk on … Read more
Motivating Teens: Helping Them Meet Their Potential
I have three children: 13 (boy), 17 (girl), and 19 (boy). Over the years, I have experienced so many feelings about being a parent, and I have asked so many questions about whether I am doing it right. I am desperately trying to establish reasonable boundaries, set fair expectations, and show unconditional and never-ending love … Read more
Understanding & Motivating the Middle School Student
Picture this dialogue…. Daughter: “Mom, I can’t go to school today!” (Stomping down the stairs) Mom: Hugging her, mom says, “Why? Are you feeling ok?” Daughter: “Are you kidding? Look at my hair….I can’t go to school looking like this! Can you imagine what my friends will think when I walk in looking like this!” … Read more
