Is your parenting journey what you thought it would be? Over the course of my career as a teacher and life coach, I’ve heard many parents voice concerns about how hard it is to raise kids today. They’ve shared their fears and worries about school violence, social...
Now more than ever, teens are unhappy. Since the pandemic, record numbers of high school students report feeling depressed and anxious. While social isolation and online learning are becoming a thing of the past, teens are still facing extraordinary pressures at...
In my last two blogs, I talked about the power of self-awareness. It supports personal growth, goal achievement, better relationships, and an overall fulfilling life. Self-awareness develops over time but you can use these exercises to start building self-awareness...
Self awareness is a powerful tool. It supports personal growth, achievement of goals, better relationships, and overall fulfilling life. Developing self-awareness takes time and intention but once you begin the journey, you will notice helpful shifts and new...
A lot of parents ask me how and when to talk with their daughters about sex, dating, and relationships. For many, it is new and uncomfortable territory. Out of fear, some parents set strict boundaries and rules (which are usually broken.) Others learn how to create...
This Parenting Practice Will Boost Your Teen’s Self Esteem Your daughter’s self esteem is fragile. Between the ages of 11 and 14 self-esteem tends to take a nose-dive. At this stage, girls become more aware of their bodies and start comparing themselves to...
A guide for parents, teens, and young adults Cecilia and Braden go to college in different states. They Snap constantly and talk a few times a day. One Friday night, Cecilia went out with friends. She was having so much fun dancing and talking with her girls...
Think about the last conversation you had with your teen. Did she leave feeling understood? Validated? Closer to you? How you communicate with your teen correlates to the quality and depth of your connection with each other. Good communication, and a strong...
My parent, teen, and young adult clients all share a common desire: reducing stress. Parents want to feel less stress in balancing their personal lives with work and family. They seek relief, balance, and time for self-care. Teens wish school could...
This time of year, I often coach my teen and young adult clients on the topic of goal setting. During our conversations, girls often share why they consider goals important. Recently, one teen client said, “When you want to do something or you want something to...
