Helping your teenage daughter manage her time effectively and establish healthy routines can be challenging. As the school year gets into full swing, your daughter’s academic, social, and personal demands increase and she may quickly find herself overwhelmed and...
Erin, a college-age client, thought everything was going well with her dorm mate Bella. But a month into the school year, Erin started noticing some of her makeup was missing, her favorite snacks were gone, and her closet, which she kept ultra organized, was often...
High school can be intimidating! Whether your daughter is returning or starting her freshman year, adjusting to new people and routines can trigger stress and fear. She might not be aware that there is a world of opportunities ahead of her that goes far beyond...
Is your parenting journey what you thought it would be? Over the course of my career as a teacher and life coach, I’ve heard many parents voice concerns about how hard it is to raise kids today. They’ve shared their fears and worries about school violence, social...
Now more than ever, teens are unhappy. Since the pandemic, record numbers of high school students report feeling depressed and anxious. While social isolation and online learning are becoming a thing of the past, teens are still facing extraordinary pressures at...
In my last two blogs, I talked about the power of self-awareness. It supports personal growth, goal achievement, better relationships, and an overall fulfilling life. Self-awareness develops over time but you can use these exercises to start building self-awareness...
Self awareness is a powerful tool. It supports personal growth, achievement of goals, better relationships, and overall fulfilling life. Developing self-awareness takes time and intention but once you begin the journey, you will notice helpful shifts and new...
A lot of parents ask me how and when to talk with their daughters about sex, dating, and relationships. For many, it is new and uncomfortable territory. Out of fear, some parents set strict boundaries and rules (which are usually broken.) Others learn how to create...
This Parenting Practice Will Boost Your Teen’s Self Esteem Your daughter’s self esteem is fragile. Between the ages of 11 and 14 self-esteem tends to take a nose-dive. At this stage, girls become more aware of their bodies and start comparing themselves to...
A guide for parents, teens, and young adults Cecilia and Braden go to college in different states. They Snap constantly and talk a few times a day. One Friday night, Cecilia went out with friends. She was having so much fun dancing and talking with her girls...
