Confident Kids and Teens

26/11/2025

We need to help children understand that feelings are temporary and they do pass.

24/11/2025

When your child resists or refuses, it isn’t about disrespect — it’s a signal. A need for safety, for connection, for your calm presence.

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

When your child feels safe, supported, and understood, learning comes naturally... emotional wellbeing is the real foundation for success

20/11/2025

To take care of your children, you must take care of yourself, so it is important to be aware of your stress level and work to manage it.

18/11/2025

A reminder to never take love or sacrifice for granted ❤️ Parents who give everything they can, even without having much, deserve endless appreciation. 🙏

16/11/2025

A realistic limit-setting moment might look like:
✔️ pushback
✔️ big feelings
✔️ validation
✔️ holding the limit
✔️ getting curious
✔️ working with your child, not against them

And eventually… cooperation arrives.

16/11/2025

One of the best ways to prepare our kids for high-pressure situations is through role-playing—and yes, they might roll their eyes at first, but trust me, it works! (I've role-played with my kids dozens of times!)

Practicing different scenarios helps them build confidence, so when the moment comes, they’re not caught off guard or scrambling for the right words.

Whether they're feeling pressured to drink, v**e or do drugs, on an uncomfortable date, or in a risky situation, role-playing gives them pre-planned responses that feel familiar, not forced. Let your tween/teen tweak their wording so it feels natural for them, and remind them that setting boundaries isn’t rude—it’s necessary. The more they practice, the easier it’ll be to stand their ground when it really counts! (On a side note, I've ALWAYS told my kids they can use me as an excuse for ANYTHING. I don't have a problem in the world being the "bad guy.")

15/11/2025

The balance of toughness and tenderness is crucial. Josh Shipp 🙏

13/11/2025

If a child feels heard, they will feel safe enough to find a solution ~

12/11/2025

Childhood isn’t about never making mistakes — it’s about knowing you’re still loved when you do.
That’s the kind of safety that builds strong, self-aware humans. 💚

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