Teaching Teens to Respect Themselves...We have all heard it. Respect for others begins with respect for yourself. I’ll be honest. I bristle any time I hear any ideas that encourage people to be more self-centered! Respecting oneself is important, but respect for others really begins with respect ...
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How to Disagree–5 Must-Knows for Teens and Parents
There is something I hate—unresolved disagreements. Sometimes disagreements just take time to resolve…and I’m not great at waiting. Of course, just like any child, my children often disagree with their parents—especially teenagers. Some teenagers have a more disagreeable ...
Don’t Make an Idol Out of Respect
Okay y’all…it’s about to get REEE-al up in here! (For those of you who are wondering…I really do talk like this, even though I have no authentic accent. I just like to keep my kids laughing!) Seriously, I am about to share one of my biggest struggles in parenting, and also the fact ...
5 Imperative Reasons to Teach Kids Respect for Authority
I have a teenager who struggles with authority. Surprise! Most teenagers struggle with authority, at least at some point in their lives; however, there’s a major trend in disrespect for authority even at the adult level that concerns me deeply. Regardless of your political stance, ...
Making Good Memories from a Crummy Situation
Yesterday, I was supposed to have a “Girls’ Day” with my oldest daughter. She had an appointment and because of state regulations, no one else could go in with her, so I didn’t bother to bring my other children along. We had planned to do her appointment, lunch, and a little shopping ...
How to Set SMART Goals (and CRUSH them!)
It’s the New Year and I think we’re all ready to make some changes! Are you ready to crush your goals? Here’s a secret: in order to crush goals, you have to set them! And you have to be intentional about setting SMART goals. If you don’t know what I mean, don’t worry! I ...