5 Steps Parents Can Take to Deal with Disappointed Teens
Parents, what’s it been like when you’ve dealt with a disappointed teen? Did they sulk and go quiet after getting back an unexpected grade? Or did they struggle to play well on the field and then lose their confidence afterward? Did they view themselves as a failure when a college sent a rejection letter? It’s…
How Parents Can Shift from Chasing to Choosing
Parents, what are you chasing? Do you feel like you’re always chasing the next best thing for your kids? The next extracurricular for them to try, or the grades they need to earn? Or is it your own dreams you're chasing — like careers or travels? While chasing is often viewed as restlessness, it’s more…
Why are meaningful friendships so important for teens?
Meaningful friendships help tether teens to a successful path. They act as an anchor for teens to hold onto. In my husband’s and my home, we showed the value of these anchors through a long-held tradition —family meals. No matter what the schedule was, we ate, talked, dreamed, laughed, and wrestled through hard questions together…
What’s the best digital way to talk with your teens?
There are so many digital ways to talk with your teens — from typing to talking to videoing. But what do teens actually prefer? Research shows there’s a new trend of what digital method most teens prefer, and it might surprise you. But first, let’s dig into the various ways you can talk with them:…
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…