Mar 3, 2021 | burn out, Caring For Your Teen, Parenting Teens During Pandemic, Self-Care
“If we practice self-care as a family, the bonus is that our youngest members will build habits for their whole lifetime.” – Dr. Lisa Marotta The first sign of spring shows up in my (Tess) backyard every year with bright yellow daffodils that I plant in my garden...
Feb 2, 2021 | Caring For Your Teen, Communication, Creating Meaningful Bonds, Discovering Your Teen's Needs, Parenting Teens During Pandemic
“When we’re looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend, and most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggle.” – Brene’ Brown A few weeks ago I (Lindsey) was abruptly woken in the middle of the night by the loudest...
Jan 6, 2021 | Caring For Your Teen, Communication, Parenting Amongst Challenges, Parenting Teens During Pandemic
Really? Is it Even Possible? How are you and your family doing entering the New 2021 Year? We care about you and we want you to know, “We are here for you.” As much as we sought to have a positive mindset and a grateful heart in the 2020 Covid-19 year, we know and are...
Nov 4, 2020 | Caring For Your Teen, Communication, Parenting Teens During Pandemic, Self-Care
“Often, we are not able to cure, but we are always able to care. To care is to be human.” – Henry Nouwen As a counselor serving high school students and their families, I (Lindsey) am keenly aware of the importance of a healthy parent/teen relationship....