
6 Tips to Help Teens Build Self-Awareness
“It takes courage…to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest

“It takes courage…to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest

“Aaaaw, do we really have to do______ this year?” (eyes roll) Got teens? If so, it may be easy for you to fill in the blank.

In our conversations with parents of teens, their greatest struggle is a sense of loss of influence. But, while teens are listening to other voices

As parents, educators, mentors ,and coaches, most of us have noticed something about the teens and young adults we work with daily: THEY’RE GLUED TO

As a mom of teenagers, I found out it can be hard to find ways to spend time with my teens. A lot of them

Friday nights together with the family are a thing of the past when your little one is finally a teenager. Of course, you want your

Truth be told, I hate making mistakes. Yes, I know they can be beneficial IF we learn from them, but I prefer my learning to come in

Recent high school graduates: Do you ever feel unsure of what’s to come? Are you anxious about your future, whether it’s over your relationships, choice of

Hi, it’s Heather Sipes, LifeSmart Communications Director and “upper millennial,” back for round two! I hope you’re enjoying this series focusing on the things I

For the next few weeks, we’re delighted to have Heather Sipes, Communications Director at LifeSmart, offer her insights to our audience. Take it away, Heather!

One of my favorite things to do during talks and workshops is to ask provocative questions and see how the audience responds. A recent example

It is back to school time. For most people, parents and students alike, that means stress. Lots of it. Whether it’s the stress of an