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…
5 Ways to Celebrate the Small Wins this Year
As we close out this year, celebrate the small wins, not just the big ones. We live in a culture that prizes spectacular outcomes. The flashy, showy wins are the ones that are the only evidence of growth, right? Wrong. Sometimes the smallest steps are the only evidence we need to show we are becoming…
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…
5 Ways to Help Your Teens Get Out of Their Comfort Zone
Parents, we want to protect our teens from being uncomfortable, but what if getting out of their comfort zone is what they really need? For kids and adults alike, trying out new things, discussing difficult topics, or planning for uncertain dreams can feel wildly uncomfortable. In fact, studies show that we fear making a decision…