FEA Hero Blog
Recently, I had an experience that demonstrated the process for overcoming a fearful situation.
So here is what happened…
During a workshop I was facilitating on social media a parent shared a frustrating situation followed by the obvious question… she said that her 15...
Enjoy the story about a mother that stepped into a challenging situation and demonstrated confidence to her children.
Our mission is to empower parents to choose love over fear regardless of the circumstances.
A FEA (Family Enrichment Academy) Hero takes a stand for love within...
Part 1 - Shifting Mindset:
- What comes up for you as the parent?
- Let go of the impulse to rescue your teen and shift to the goal of helping them develop resilience.
- Shift to a love based mindset by focusing on compassion and gratitude
Our mission is to empower parents to...
How to help a teenager with anxiety - Part 3 Academics
Part 3 - Empowerment:
- Help teenager create awareness around their anxiety
- Identify strategies for regaining composure - resilient vs rescue
- Reframing circumstances
Our mission is to empower parents to choose...
Part 2 - Building Connection:
- Ask curiosity questions
- Acknowledge what they say by repeating it back to them
- Validate their emotions
Our mission is to empower parents to choose love over fear regardless of the circumstances.
A FEA (Family Enrichment...
Part 1 - Shifting your mindset:
- Develop awareness of your state of mind
- Shift to a love based mindset by focusing on compassion, forgiveness and gratitude
- Provide a safe place for your teenager to release their negative energy
Our mission is to empower parents to...
Three strategies
- Shift from control to compassion
- Build connection by being vulnerable
- Empower your teenager to overcome the issue and build life skills.
Our mission is to empower parents to choose love over fear regardless of the circumstances.
A FEA (Family Enrichment...
An introduction to two key elements of emotional intelligence.
Self Awareness
Self Regulation
Helping your teenager to become more self aware and regulate their emotions is a gift that will serve them for the rest of their lives.
Jim White
Family Enrichment Coach
I attended a high school graduation party this weekend. As we were sharing a few moments with the mother of the graduate, I asked how she was doing and if she was ready for her son to head off to college. She responded that she was ready because she felt like he was ready.
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If you are struggling with an angry teenager, you are not alone.
Try a new perspective.
View your teenager’s outburst as an opportunity to show compassion and help them develop their emotional intelligence.
A change in perspective … changes...
Question: What is it that you really want for your children?
Most parents will answer this question with a list of accomplishments.
- Do well in school
- Get into a good college
- Have a good group of friends
- Get a good job
When you extend this line of...
Today I am going to challenge you to adopt a new perspective when your teenager refuses to listen to your request to put their phone down during dinner.
See their resistance as a symptom of another issue. This is a sign that they need to reconnect.
Two ways to build...
