The Power of “Could”
How many times have you heard well-meaning (and not-so-well-meaning) people say, “You should ______” regarding your teenager? When it came to raising my boys, I heard it often. Looking back, I realize that while they were saying “should”, the...
Iterations
Helping teens learn how to make decisions is key to their growth and our sanity. Teens by their very nature can be impulsive. Having the tools necessary to think things out, make decisions, and problem solve are essential. Often these tools work together as part of an...
Do They Know What You Do?
Does your teen know what you do? Do they know about your work? I wonder if they really do. Each time I “travel” with students on their journey of career exploration, I hear them report that they see their parents, family members, and family friends in a new light....
Listen & Question, Question & Listen
When he was sixteen, my son told me that he could not imagine any job being right for him. He expressed feeling hopeless about his future. MY son? Impossible! I am the most optimistic person on the planet, at least I think I am. Yet, there he was, stuck in a quagmire...
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