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Teens’ Question Guide for Deliberate Decision-Making
Deliberate decision-making is a foundational skill that all teens need. To be deliberate means you act intentionally, think first instead of jumping, take the time to talk it out, and consider the long term, not just the short term. When teens learn this skill, they ground themselves in their values and priorities so they can…
Unlock New Tongues: The Best Tools for Foreign Language Practice
Unlock new languages! Discover the best tools & methods for effective foreign language practice, even with a busy schedule.
It’s Just a Phrase: Translating Your Teen’s Slang and Its Impact
Parents, have you ever felt perplexed listening to your teen’s conversations? Sometimes it sounds like their phrases are their own secret codes. But the modern-day slang kids use isn’t simply “just a phrase.” Language is one of the strongest tools humans have. It represents culture, belonging, identity, and more. When parents dismiss or ignore the…
Stop Setting Yourself Up for Failure: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Parents, are your teens setting themselves up for failure with their self-talk? Self-talk, aka your inner voice, is the way you speak and dialogue with yourself. Self-talk shapes your beliefs about who you are, how the world works, and where you fit into it all. As a certified family life coach, I’ve seen how teens…
4 Steps to ‘Parent Coaching’ to Your Own Child
Parent coaching is a vital tool that moms and dads alike need to raise children. As parents, we have many tools we use to raise children: teaching, advocating, counseling, discipling, etc. But oftentimes, we leave out coaching. Coaching empowers teens to become more self-aware, independent, and resilient. Through powerful questions and goal-focused strategies, families can…