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A Message from Parents to Teens: “You’re an extraordinary human being.”
“You’re an extraordinary human being.” These words were spoken to me by a peer recently. Throughout the day those words continued to chime in my ear. They were not just a casual compliment but a profound acknowledgment of my heart. At that moment, I felt a validation that surpassed any material gain. It made me…
The Truth About Beauty
By Michelle Phillips, Celebrity Makeup Artist For many of us, what is holding us back from feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what’s actually in the mirror, it’s how we feel about ourselves. And how we feel about ourselves can be a product of negative self-talk that we listen to that tells us, “I’m…
Mean Boys Are Just As Bad As Mean Girls
“Mom, can I ask you something?” my son asked me this as he put away his backpack after coming home from school. “Of course”, I answer, slicing apples and spooning out peanut butter for a snack. “What’s up?” “Why does everyone think I am such a loser? How come no one likes me?” I put…
Dating a Man With a Big Ego
At first, you were taken in by his charm and impressed by his self-confidence. Those first dates often felt like a dream come true when he took charge and entertained you with his boisterous personality. Unfortunately, you are now having that heart-sinking feeling that what you once thought was strength is actually an over-inflated ego.…
Are You Guilty Of Competitive Parenting?
In the wake of the Varsity Blues Scandal everyone is asking the question - how did modern day parenting get here? Obsessive-compulsive behavior in parenting is nothing new. However the terms used to describe it have evolved. First there was the “Tiger Mom”, which morphed into “Helicopter Parenting” and now this has turned into “Intensive…