Category Archives: Teenage Help
Treat me like a snowflake
“Our egos want us to think we’re all snowflakes, no two alike. But really we all want the same things: love, forgiveness… chocolate.” ~Dr. Hadley This quote is so simple and hilarious…all the while imparting wisdom behind each word. It … Continue reading
Just For Me
Usually as I walk around in my corner of the world, I carry with me a love for children…a great respect for them. Not just for my kids, but for the youth in general. They carry with them so much … Continue reading
Parenting Step One: Get Selfish
This is not a joke! If you want to be a good parent and provide stability for your child, one good step is to do something for your own well-being. After all, you can’t teach what you don’t know. In … Continue reading
Self-Esteem Defined
Wikipedia defines self esteem as, “A term in psychology to reflect a person’s overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own worth…some would distinguish how self-esteem is what we think about the self.” Now, this is pretty clear and … Continue reading
Have A Little Faith In Me
The teenage years…usually a time we all remember, and whether we remember it fondly or horrifically, it is always a tumultuous time. This is usually the first time in life that we begin to feel responsibility AND freedom…yin & yang. … Continue reading
The Cat Years
I’ve heard it said before, that teens are in their “cat years” (Adair Lara, 1996). This is the time in life when our loyal and loving children, who used to be more like dogs, become distant and and indifferent young … Continue reading