Teens are complicated. They're moody, have impulsive tendencies, and constantly search for meaning. Many are also notorious for their lousy listening habits, which is just one of the many reasons why effective communication is so difficult. Everyone can agree that parenting is one of the most challenging jobs. There's no textbook or manual out there to make things … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Positive Behavior in Teenagers
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5 Ways to Manage Your Emotions and Stay Stress-Free
Sometimes, to stay positive and focused on life, it is essential to find ways to manage your emotions. As humans, we have our brains hardwired for emotions, but too much can cause many stress-related health challenges in our lives. It's easy to get overwhelmed today. Like many, you might need to juggle family responsibilities with work and other commitments. That juggling … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Manage Your Emotions and Stay Stress-Free
5 Ways to Live a More Generous Life
A more abundant life is about giving of yourself, your time, and your heart. It’s the act of giving without any expectation in return. Generosity can be challenging to achieve for many reasons. You may believe generosity isn’t an option because you don’t want others to take advantage of you. Maybe someone took advantage of your generosity in the past. Or perhaps the last … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Live a More Generous Life
How to Stay on Track When You’re Lacking Self-Control
For many people, self-control is the one skill they lack the most. A recent study that included the 50 U. S. States and over 50 other countries asked people to list their character strengths. Out of all the traits, self-control came last. What is self-control? It's the ability to control how you feel, react to situations, and comport yourself. When you lack self-control, it … [Read more...] about How to Stay on Track When You’re Lacking Self-Control
How to Deal With Stress in Your Teenager
Although it's easy to forget sometimes in our busy lives, we were all teenagers once! Being a teenager is challenging. They have chaotic schedules and pressures at school. They’re navigating the world and trying to find the bridge between being a child and an adult. It’s not an easy task! With hormones and developing brains, teenagers often feel an intense amount of stress. … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Stress in Your Teenager