Connecting with your teen often starts with a story. By nature, we are all storytellers, and we all have memories we love to share. We share the moments that helped make us who we are, hoping they will help us connect. Teens, though, often tune out these conversations, especially if they have heard the story…
If you are searching for parenting tips for teens, you have probably heard this one before: “They said it would get easier. They said it would be fun.” I don’t know who “they” are, but parenting teens in this generation isn’t close to being easy. The reality is that teens can be draining. As they…
If you have been searching for how to motivate your teen, chances are you have already tried pushing. Many of us believe that if we push hard enough, motivation will follow. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Pushing can leave teens feeling broken down and unsure of their own voice. Encouragement tends to do…
