Sleep deprivation and parenting a teenager are not something we generally think of, but it can impact our lives in dramatic ways. Our teens are often tired. The typical teen lifestyle is one that sets them up to be tired. And parents can land there themselves; too much to do or waiting up for our teen can lead us to skip sleep. Then there is the anxiety that can come from parenting, which is [...]
Parents wonder why teenagers do the things they do. When we struggle with them, it can leave us scratching our heads and wondering. Part of the reason is they may see the world differently than you do. We each have our own fears and beliefs that impact how we see things and how we react. Another issue may be your ability to respond to a situation rather than fall into a reaction. Ashlie Woods [...]
Seeing our kids struggle is heart breaking for parents. In fact, it can be one of the hardest things for parents to do. It’s why they jump in where they shouldn’t and do more for their kids than is healthy. Parents want to protect their kids, to simply wave a magic wand to give them a perfectly wonderful life. While there isn’t a magic wand, there are important lessons that give kids a leg [...]