Category: Teen Talk
Finding Victory Over Fear
You can find victory over fear, but it might not look like what you’d expect. Fear has been a constant companion most of my life. It’s been part of everything from career choices to family decisions. At times, fear has been my greatest limitation, but it has also been my greatest opportunity. I’ve learned to…
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…
James Van Der Beek, A Dad We Felt Like We Knew
When a celebrity dad dies, it can feel strangely personal—especially when he was a devoted father to young kids. James Van Der Beek’s death at 48 doesn’t just close a chapter in TV history; it shines a painful spotlight on something many families quietly live through: kids losing a parent far too soon.
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…