“The parent/teen relationship is a partnership, and one
in which collaboration, rather than power, is the key ingredient.
A partnership that will help you and your kid work together
as allies – as teammates – rather than adversaries.
A partnership that will help you forge a relationship that works for both of you,
that gives you both room to grow, that provides your child with the
solid foundation he [she] needs to someday spread his [her] wings and fly.”
– Dr. Ross Greene, Ph.D.
Dr. Greene’s quote inspires us to build strong and healthy relationships with our teens. It reminds us of the Characteristics of LOVE and LIFE written in The Family Strong Blueprint.
To empower your family and work together as allies and teammates, “in partnership” and collaboration with one another – we encourage you to think about the following every day choices you can make as a family. You can all choose to empower your mindset in the following ways:
Characteristics of LOVE:
Give Unconditional LOVE
Be Patient
Show Respect
Be Compassionate
Be Reliable
Be Kind
Show you Value one another
Characteristics of LIFE:
Be Engaged
Stay Curious
Keep Growing
Have a Sense of Humor
Be Cooperative
Be Intentional
Be Mindful
We understand family LOVE and LIFE can be complex and challenging. We are mindful as family life changes, expands or experiences loss, it can be challenging to focus on LOVE and LIFE.
The blessing of a new day is this: You get to choose how you will empower your mindset and your actions in a new, healthy, mindful and mature way. There are seven ways you can express LOVE and LIFE with the mindset and actions above. You can choose a characteristic of LOVE and LIFE for each day of the week.
As a parent, may this mantra be true for you:
“I have the freedom to choose how to empower my parenting today.”
As a teen, may this mantra be true for you:
“I have the freedom to choose how I want to respond to my parent today.”
Family Strong Blueprint has tools and resources for parents/teens/families.
We are here for you and are available for:
The Family Strong Blueprint Coaching – (Schedule bi-weekly family meetings with a Family Coach)
The Family Strong Blueprint Speaking Engagement – (Schedule a Family Coach to speak at an event)
The Family Strong Blueprint Call – (Schedule a call with a Family Coach)
For all inquiries contact tess@tesscoxandassociates.com
We always want the best for Parents and Teens – Families ~
Family Strong Blueprint Team