Teen Savvy Coaching
Helping teens and the adults who care for them to thrive
As parents, we spend so much time trying to help our teens succeed that sometimes we accidentally create pressure instead of connection. In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I sat down with 19-year-old TEDx speaker and Cloud9 founder Sonia Suthar, and I LOVED every bit of it.. Sonia shared insight after …
If your child is experiencing teen bullying, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply personal. As parents, this stuff makes us feel helpless. Our instinct may be to jump in and fix it. And eventually, that may be necessary. But at the outset, the most effective support starts with understanding what’s really happening. What Actually …
If you’ve ever received a text from another parent and instantly felt that sinking I really don’t want to say yes feeling… you’re not alone. One of the trickiest parts of parenting isn’t just navigating our kids’ needs—it’s navigating what other parents expect from us. Birthday parties. Sleepovers. Playdates. Curfews. Group outings.And eventually… substance use, …
If you have a high school senior in your house, there’s a good chance you’re feeling the weight of college applications right alongside them. Essays, deadlines, recommendations, test scores—it’s enough to make even the most organized family feel like they’re living inside a pressure cooker. But here’s the truth most parents don’t realize: applying to …
