PARENT BLOG
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Trusting Our Teens to Make Their Own Decisions
Last week, I wrote about the importance of not always giving advice to our teenagers. This week, I want to focus on something equally challenging but incredibly powerful: showing our teens that we trust them.…
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Why Not Giving Advice May Be the Best Advice for Parenting Teens
It’s all too easy to fall into familiar patterns with our teenagers. As parents, we’ve spent years “helping” our children—and often, that help has meant jumping in with advice whenever we see them facing a…
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Breaking Free from Labels: Why Your Teen Isn’t Who They Were Last Year
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how quickly we label teenagers. As parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors, we often fall into the trap of categorizing teens: “the troublemaker,” “the quiet one,” “the class clown,”…
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Beyond Romance: Why Teen Friendships Are the Foundation for Healthy Relationships
In a world that seems obsessed with coupling up, we often overlook something crucial: the profound importance of authentic friendships during the teen years. While society pushes narratives about finding “the one” and romantic relationships,…
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Beyond ‘Put Down Your Phone’: The Hidden Power of Being Present
Have you ever noticed how a plant grows toward the light? It doesn’t need to be told – it naturally bends toward what nourishes it. Our teens are similar. They don’t need to be told…
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Unplugging Into Adventure – A Teens Journey Through The Jungle
Two days into the new year of 2025, I was greeted with a cool misty morning and a backpack full of camping gear. Feeling incredibly overpacked, and simultaneously under-packed, I embarked on an adventure to…
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