Rejection hurts. What do we do when it happens for our kids?
#FinalsSzn
Final exams are coming. Are you ready? Some tips to help prepare from someone in the midst, too.
Learn to Love Learning
Trying to do it all? Getting burned out on learning isn’t a great place to be. Some thoughts to consider.
Not Thriving, Just Surviving
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?…