Parenting Teens

How to help teens admit mistakes. It’s hard for any of us to admit when we are wrong. We can guide our kids with these 5 steps, and teach them while young that it’s a part of life, and the sooner we realize that, the better. Here’s what the community said: “This is a great illustration. Years ago I had… Read More

Simple Random Acts of Kindness for teens is a great little list of ideas that don’t take much effort. 👉What are your favorite simple services to suggest to your teenagers to serve outside of your home? It doesn’t always have to be as big as delivering a plate full of cookies or leaving a $20 bill somewhere for another to… Read More

Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable, and safe in a confusing world. I’ve always loved holidays and the traditions that come along with it. And just because you do something for 5 years in a row (or 10) and not one year doesn’t mean you’ve broken your children…. Read More

Teen competency is important for growing into an adult. Here are skillsets to help foster competency. Which of these 6 skill sets did you struggle most with as a teenager? Has it carried on into your adulthood? I love this list I found a parentandteen.com, and I’m excited that all of them are covered in my new set of “CONSIDER… Read More

Have your teenagers expressed a desire for volunteering regularly somewhere? Or have you nudged them in that direction? 📚 STORYTIME: I remember when my oldest was a freshman in high school and hearing about a club he could join and that if he earned 80 volunteer hours over the course of 4 years of high school he would get a… Read More