Every time he needs a ride, he calls. Actually, every time he needs anything is the only time I hear from him. Some people in your teen’s life are going to be takers. They’re like parasites that suck all the kindness your teen has to offer. Not only is this exhausting, but it doesn’t feel [...]
I wouldn’t date someone who hit me! I wouldn’t date someone who was mean to me! Your teen seems so confident and clear on the kind of person they want to be around, but when it comes right down to it, something doesn’t seem right. Why do they date so many people in such a [...]
Do you remember walking with your teen when they were a toddler? Did you walk in front or behind so you could watch how they were walkin’? As the parent of a teen it’s important to walk a couple steps behind. You want to know what’s coming and prepare yourself and them for that change [...]
You didn’t realize this, but you signed a contract when you decided to have your teen all those years ago. Just in case you missed it because you were so blissfully happy they were born healthy and smelled of baby smell, I have cut and paste it here for you to read carefully now that [...]
Practice, practice, practice makes your teen perfect; if only practically perfect. How much practice is enough practice? Well, someone once said… “Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.” This is really speaking to someone’s dedication. They’re absolute dedication to do anything right. Sure this person was referring to [...]
If there was one phrase to sum up what parents, teachers, relatives and all of those people invested in teens could say it would be… “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” This was said by Vince Lombardi, the renowned football coach of the Green Bay Packers [...]
Your teen was born into this world by themselves. The balance you will create for them is that they are here by themselves as an independent force, but with the support of others. Support, but they still have to do it on their own. This is about holding your teen accountable for things they must [...]
