Apr 27, 2018

Biggest Takeaways:

• Book Festivals are a great way to expand your teen’s world and, if they’re avid readers, introduce them to their “tribe.”
• There are definitely a few things to “know before you go”
• I have a whole new “To Be Read” stack on my nightstand – I’m super excited to work my way through...

Apr 20, 2018

Biggest Takeaways:

THINKS acronym

          T – Is it true?

          H – Is it helpful?

          I – Is it inspiring?

          N - Is it necessary?

          K – Is it kind?

          S – is it something you’d say to a friend?

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Reframe your thoughts in a...

Apr 13, 2018

Biggest Takeaways:

• Give your brain somewhere productive to go – be deliberate in thinking positively
• Think about your thinking
• Practice gratitude
• Reframe your thoughts
• Practice receiving compliments
• Strategies:
  • Write it down
  • Ask yourself:
    • Is it true?
    • Would I say it this way to a friend?
    • Is it the whole...

Apr 6, 2018

Biggest Takeaways:

• Everyone wants to be right – which makes it hard to avoid arguments, especially with your teen
• Modeling to your teen what it looks like to be wrong and to be right is really important
• Finding ways to avoid arguing over the stupid stuff is crucial when trying to connect with your teen
• There are lots...