Shawna B Warner, MSW
Parent & Teen Coach
Is your teenage daughter sitting in her room wanting, waiting, wishing for that MAGICAL THING to happen so she can have everything she dreams of? It may be time to put her thoughts and feelings in to perspective. Are you thinking… I just want my daughter to be happy and have the tools she needs to create the life she wants? Then she’s going to need to learn: what she […]
Are you and your daughter struggling right now because she’s super sensitive and reactive to everything you say and do? If you answered YES and struggle to find an effective approach, you’re not alone. I have parents asking me for suggestions everywhere I go … the school parking lot, the grocery store and well, even over coffee. If you’re anything like me, the best way to INTEGRATE the parenting concepts […]
What’s the universal keys to happiness? If you’re thinking abundant love, harmonious connections, gracious self-acceptance and the gift of good health, I wholeheartedly agree. THERE’S SOMETHING ELSE THOUGH … Especially when it comes to parenting teens. Even in the midst of all the mood swings, social media drama and differences of opinion … There are CLUES, GEMS and LESSONS every day that present opportunities to create effective communication and authentic […]
Being a sensitive teenage girl can be a challenge. Honestly, it’s a unique and special ingredient in life and something I’m very familiar with. My teachers and coaches used to call me “shy.” I realize that being sensitive can mirror shyness because I could be timid in certain situations. If it didn’t feel safe, I definitely didn’t share my thoughts or ideas in the classroom, on the field or in […]
The “S” Word your Daughter Needs to Stop Using. Is your daughter constantly saying “Sorry … Sorry, I just ……….?” Not only has the use of “Sorry” become an epidemic with teenage girls, it may be: Damaging your daughter’s sense of self Inadvertently belittling her character Because your daughter’s BEST, most confident self, doesn’t need to apologize for every thought or opinion that comes out of her mouth. If this […]
#ResiliencyReminder Highly sensitive teens need a break sometimes. They need to practice fine-tuning their filter. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the “noise” around you, find a place to re-calibrate. Take 5 minutes alone. State your mantra or positive self-affirmation – I’m okay – or create one that works for you. Listen carefully to what your mind and body need. Commit to doing one thing – right now – that […]