But, how are millennial teens any different from the generations before them? Weren’t you self-absorbed as a teen?
Thanksgiving Valentine
If It Isn’t Love
Think about how you feel when you hear teenagers say they are in love. Uh-oh, did you just roll your eyes? Yep, I think that was an eye-roll.
New Year Invitation
As I reflect on 2015, I can’t help but notice that I was living and doing Marvelous University before I started Marvelous University.
Always Have a “Plan Z”
Three days before our outing, the place we were going three days later informed me they would be closed to the public because of the Fire Marshal code. WHAT?!?
Sanctuary for All
As I say this to young people across America, I believe it in my heart. I also believe it to be true about the young people of Syria. I don’t think Psalm 139:14 has a respect of person. When I look at the young people I work with, I see them just like the mother of Syria sees her teenager: marvelous.
Thank You
A few weeks ago, I spoke at the Gunnery school in Connecticut. I was excited to go because Connecticut is a place I have always enjoyed and this time was no different. The weather was just right, the leaves had just started to change and there wasn’t any snow! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with…
Tip Three: Focus on Your Daughter’s Response, Not On Changing the Bully’s Behavior
“Are you saying I’m supposed to do NOTHING about this girl that makes my daughter cry!?”
Second Tip: Teach Your Daughter How To Break Up
This is where big decisions are made. It’s one thing to know that you’re unhappy in a friendship and another to actually do something about it. But wouldn’t you agree that if your daughter doesn’t know how to end an unhealthy friendship, it may be all the more difficult for her to recognize the signs and seek refuge if she were in an unhealthy dating relationship?
First Tip: Decide if the Assessment is True
Has your daughter ever said (through sighs and tears) that another girl ruined her day? If your daughter is anything like the ones I’ve worked with over the years, the reason for the ruination could be:
“She didn’t talk to me because I’m not pretty enough and she said I don’t look like the other girls.”
“I couldn’t sit with them because she told them I have an awkward shape.”
“She told the team that if I make it, it’s only because the coach feels sorry for me.”
3 Tips on How to Prevent Your Daughter From Being Bullied
Dear Parents of Daughters, This post is written with you in mind. As you may know, October is National Bullying Prevention Month & starting Monday, here at Marvelous University, we will tackle this important issue and offer tips on prevention. Yes, prevention. I learned years ago that bullying does not have to be and…
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