Stress — it’s not really our friend. One teen learns to say no.
Reminders from a Friend
Life is messy, and healing is always within reach.
New Year’s Disappointments
It’s a new year. Got a list of resolutions? Take a read to help set yourself up so you can actually follow through and make a change.
BFFs are like Pygmy Three-Toed Sloths
A teen’s perspective on learning to make healthy friendships and find your “tribe,” that group that “gets” you.
Dead Week…and I’m Not Stressed
It’s a crazy busy week in college — stress is knocking. Let’s talk how to answer and not get flattened.
Teen Speak: Make Me Happy
Consider: The only person’s happiness you’re responsible for is your own. This has been a big learning for me. I suspect it’s a big learning for most (if not all) of us — and our teens need to learn this too. Teen…
Fuel for Hope
When you hear the words “gratitude” and “appreciation” — how do you feel? What do you think? Do you feel like punching a wall (“Quit ramming “Now be grateful!” down my throat!”), or does it feel like a useful concept?…
Make Good Decisions (that I’d like)
Lexie recently chose this post I’d written to write her own thoughts about: Be Proud of Your Actions and Decisions. As I read through her take (check it out below), immediate facepalm: oh, the number of times I have noted…
Teen Speak: Talking Clumsy and (Not) Taking It Personally
Clumsy remarks — yeah, we all make them. And it’s okay — and we can learn from them for the next time. Today’s thoughts are from a teen’s perspective on clumsy remarks, courtesy of Lexie. Teen Speak: Talking Clumsy and…
Teen Speak: Notes to Self When Life is Changing
This summer was a season of unknowns. I felt untethered, unsure, and unsteady most of the time. Frankly, it kind of sucked. And now the summer is over. There is comfort in being back in the routine of school, though…