Let’s all take a reminder for today (adults/parents and teens/kids alike): We’re not responsible for the feelings, happiness, or emotional well being of any other person — only ourselves. Say it with me if you need to. We’re not responsible…
Control, Confront, and Answers
I want badly to have things neatly sorted out. To know. To have all questions answered, all of the time. I can fight not knowing with lists and labels and categories — but rather than actually helping, maybe I’ll wind…
Teen Speak: On Positive Self Image
Positive self image. What does that mean to you? How do any of us get there? Some thoughts I’ve had: Getting to Positive Self Image… Today we’ve got a teen’s perspective. Lows, Feeling Angry, and Positive Self Image By Lexie…
Do You Need to Simp?
Today I learned a new concept: “simping” (verb: to simp). This was not one I learned in college, though I now have, thanks to my college kid. Check out her take on getting through struggles and how simping can be…
Love Me Those Breakups
After reading my thoughts on positive thinking (Positive Thinking Or Micromanaging? Let’s Talk Baby Steps), my teen found herself examining some of her own thoughts and experiences — and had this to share about relationships, dating, breakups, and the “think…
I Hate My Major…But It’ll Lead Me to Success
A couple of months ago I shared the following thought on jobs and college majors: For our kids heading off to college, what if we quit putting so much emphasis on their major? Having a successful life isn’t major-dependent/specific, and…
Teen Speak: Snapshots
A while back, I wrote about looking at “snapshots” — those (sometimes seemingly perfect) moments we get from seeing a slice of someone else’s life, reading an article, or, say, watching a video. Ever compare yourself to one of these…
Let’s Talk “Selfish” (Or Self-Care?)
Back in June, I wrote a letter to my oldest following a talk given at her high school graduation baccalaureate service that didn’t sit quite right with me. You can read my letter here: Sacrificing Isn’t Noble. Curious about her…
Teen Speak: On Pain and Funks
Curious about a teen’s perspective on pain, funks, and dealing? Below is a “Teen Speak” version of On Our Pain. ON PAIN AND FUNKS By Lexie We all get into funks sometimes, heck! I’m sitting in the doorway of one right…
College App Advice (It’s Not All Bad) — From A Teen
After a summer hiatus, we’re back! Happy end of August! Going forward, I’ll be sharing more thoughts and perspectives from teens and early twenty-somethings themselves. Besides being in the thick of it and thus having the firsthand experience of what…