Raising Grateful Teens: Promote Your Teen’s Emotional Intelligence
A concern I frequently hear from parents relates to their teen’s lack of gratitude. Jane, a parent of a high school freshman said this: “She acts like we are the worst people, like we are ruining her life. She doesn’t realize how easy she has it!” ...
Cultivating Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness
The biggest challenge teenagers face is not what you think. It’s not social media, academic pressure, or fitting in. Teenagers’ biggest challenge relates to their identity and self-discovery. The teen years are a powerful time of change. In addition to learning how...
How to Help Your Teen Have a Positive Self-Image
When it comes to supporting their teen’s healthy self-image, parents walk a fine line. Too many parental suggestions about weight, exercise, and diet may cause pushback and leave her to make decisions based on suggestions from peers and social media, both of which can...


