In our second blog post, we talked about building emotional intelligence and social strength. Today we will discuss how you can strengthen her decision-making and self-advocacy skills. Both decision-making and self-advocating require self-awareness. In order...
In the previous blog, you’ve learned which life skills are necessary for your teen’s success in college and beyond. Today we will focus on how you can help your daughter build Emotional Intelligence and Social Strength. Emotional intelligence and social...
The shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde which took the lives of 19 children and two adults underscore the fact that we are living in an uncertain and dangerous time. It is difficult enough for adults to process what happened and manage their emotional...
In this three-part series of blogs, you will learn how you can support your teen in developing essential life skills so she is college ready. You will be able to send her off to the dorm confident that she will enjoy her freshman year and continue to grow into a...
Words hold a lot of power. They have energy and influence. They can harm and destroy, just as easily as they can help and heal. We use words to express ourselves, to make sense of our experiences, and to connect and understand others. Words create our world, so...
My teen coaching programs always begin with developing and strengthening self-awareness. It is the foundation from which my clients and I address areas of concern, tackle challenges, and determine what actions will achieve desired goals. Self-awareness...
Your perspective is powerful. It affects how you feel, how you respond to the ups and downs of life, and how you move into your future. It determines the quality of your relationships and impacts your overall attitude toward everything in your life. And while...
If you have discovered your teen was dishonest, hiding things, taking dangerous risks, or associating with bad influences, the answer is probably yes! And you’re not alone. I often hear about fractured trust from both my teen and parent clients. During a recent...
The last two years threw most of us off track, and teens and young adults took an especially hard hit. Between the major changes brought on by Covid and everyday stress from school, friendships, and social media, many girls found themselves in a state of despair. ...
Here is the truth: I am not good at hard conversations. Before having one, I often give myself the same coaching advice I share with my teen and young adult clients. A hard conversation includes: addressing a concern, admitting a mistake, asking for forgiveness,...
