If you can see it, you can be it. We tend to head in the direction we are looking. A young man I know went through school… Read more “Choose Your Focus”
Author: Steve Williams
You Need a Village
Networking: “the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop contacts.” Since the advent of social media, shortly after the millennium (the year… Read more “You Need a Village”
Where’s The Village?
Your teens need adults, supportive people, natural mentors. When they don’t want to talk to you, it’s nice to know there’s someone out they they will talk… Read more “Where’s The Village?”
Thinking About Social Media
The first generation to grow up with social media is now adults. They have been an experiment and no one knew what the outcome would be. Now… Read more “Thinking About Social Media”
Engaging With Your Teen
When your son reached adolescence, his brain changed and is continuing to change. In childhood he was a blank slate for you to write on, but now…he’s… Read more “Engaging With Your Teen”
Black and White Parenting
Black and white thinking is typically a less evolved way of thinking and seeing the world. How would that look in parenting? One way to recognize black… Read more “Black and White Parenting”
Interpreting Adult
It’s always helpful to be realistic with yourself about your weaknesses and shortcomings, and here I will address one shortcoming almost all teens experience: accurately interpreting adult… Read more “Interpreting Adult”
Courage to Face Emotions
Is Generation Z as emotionally handicapped as people say? There’s certainly a lot of evidence that suggests it. And at the same time a question like that… Read more “Courage to Face Emotions”
Music
I LOVE music….soo much! There’s nothing like getting in my car and striking up my favorite playlist or sitting on my porch and rocking away to a… Read more “Music”
Keeping Their Guard Down
When you feel you are being attacked, what is the natural thing to do? Get defensive! Everyone gets defensive if they feel someone is coming at them… Read more “Keeping Their Guard Down”