Parenting Teens

“The most important work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home.” Harold B. Lee said. I’ve had this quote hanging on my bathroom mirror for years. It’s to remind me that with any ambitions. hobbies, business, friends, etc., this is my hope and my guiding force. I’ve recently been thinking about how it also… Read More

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.-ErnestHemingway Oh…Ernest Hemingway, you hit the nail right on the head. In this age of comparison that is the root of so many challenges for us as adults and our precious teenagers, we somehow feel that someone else’s success is our… Read More

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