I am always talking to parents about the control they think they have over their teenagers. The bottom line is they have none. If a teen wants to do something, they will find a way to do it, whether their parents tell them to do it or not. This is why I work with the [...]
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Being In friendships With People Who Treat You Right = Good Self Esteem
Excerpt From the Revised & Updated Edition of My Feet Aren’t Ugly “When you allow people to treat you poorly, it’s because you don’t feel worthy of being treated with respect. Poor treatment can be as simple as a friend saying she will do something with you and not showing up or calling to let [...]
Read More building self esteem in teen girls, confidence, Debra Beck, empowered teens and parents, My feet aren't ugly, parenting, parenting teen girls, Self Esteem, self esteem in teen girls, teenage girlsWhat Does Finishing Projects Have To Do With Your Self Esteem?
Excerpt From the Revised & Updated Edition of My Feet Aren’t Ugly “It’s like starting a race and not finishing — dropping out. It makes you feel like you lost. You see yourself as a loser. You don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like a loser. You want to be a winner [...]
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I read this article regarding a new study about teen depression and it is so in line with what I talk to parents about. It is so important to be real with your teens and have a relationship where your teen feels like he or she can talk to you about anything. This article is [...]
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Hair can be fun and they can be not so fun. Bangs, no bangs, layers, no layers, blunt cut, highlights, WOW! There are so many styles to choose from and lets face it our hair is important. When my hair looks good, oddly enough I feel better about myself. The key is to not get [...]
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