May 31, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
- You have your own umbrella (so does everyone else) and underneath it are your own thoughts, feelings, values, etc.
- You are not responsible for what is under anyone else’s umbrella – and no one else is responsible for what’s under yours
- When you try to take responsibility for anyone else’s...
May 25, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
Our family looks forward to summer because of the freedom from schedules and the fun stuff we get to do.
BUT, we still have to get things done – namely, chore-type things.
Having a family discussion where teens share their input is great for getting them to buy in to the plan.
Sometimes, it’s...
May 18, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
- So much of our culture points to an adversarial relationship between teens and parents.
- It's easy to get into a negative rut, especially when everyone in the family is in a busy season of life.
- To get back on track, focus on the bigger picture.
- Slow down and get intentional.
- Choose compassion and be...
May 11, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
- The strategies you used to answer questions when your teen was little aren't going to cut it now
- A teen's hard questions can be brutal
- When you know your own what and why on the issues, it makes it a lot easier to answer your teen's questions
- Honesty is the best policy - it builds trust
- Our teens...
May 5, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
- We Are Okay is the 2018 Printz Award Winner
- This is a gripping and powerful novel about grief and loss
- Empathy is an important skill to have as a parent and to model for teens
- Great books can help you grow your empathy – We Are Okay is one of...