tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060723711159428183.post3284291458666280300..comments2023-10-27T22:48:25.055-06:00Comments on Intentional Conscious Parenting: 7 Tips: How Does Emotional Abuse Damage Children's Self-Esteem By Michael LawrienceCarol Lawrence And Stacy Totenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15983361958049219733noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060723711159428183.post-78785163802178943492012-04-18T22:33:33.321-06:002012-04-18T22:33:33.321-06:00Carmela, you are so right. So many teenagers just ...Carmela, you are so right. So many teenagers just need someone to look past the mistakes and believe in them. They are learning and growing like everyone else. They are the future and they matter!Carol Lawrence And Stacy Totenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983361958049219733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060723711159428183.post-37194880766576060422012-04-12T06:17:38.668-06:002012-04-12T06:17:38.668-06:00We were all once a teenager before. In my years I ...We were all once a teenager before. In my years I always focus on doing what I have to do <a href="http://www.teenbootcamps.org/" rel="nofollow">to make better</a> of myself. When I fail I treat it as a challenge and unlike others that sober in their failure. The thing with teens today is that they think less of themselves because of what some adults think of them.Carmelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060723711159428183.post-21719306191027000802012-02-01T11:50:37.305-07:002012-02-01T11:50:37.305-07:00There's so much pressure for teenage girls and...There's so much pressure for teenage girls and boys but especially for girls. Perfectionism is rampant in our society. It great for children to learn there's no such thing as "perfect." Do the best you can do. Put your heart and soul into life and give it your best shot. Enjoying the conversation Lisa and Michael. :) <br /><br />Lisa thanks for stopping by, reading our blog and Carol Lawrence And Stacy Totenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983361958049219733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060723711159428183.post-79443180827238455912012-01-30T14:02:15.725-07:002012-01-30T14:02:15.725-07:00Hello Lisa; I teach teenage girls self-esteem. Som...Hello Lisa; I teach teenage girls self-esteem. Some tend to be perfectionists. It is a challenge to change this attitude. One thing I tell the teens - perfectionism is doing your best. When you have done your best accept it. If you could have done better, learn and do it better next time. Tell you daughter to focus on what she did well rather than how she didn't meet her expectations. Are herMichael David Lawriencehttp://www.emotionalhealthtips.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060723711159428183.post-14293620146104709132012-01-25T13:21:56.435-07:002012-01-25T13:21:56.435-07:00My teenage daughter constantly labeled herself as ...My teenage daughter constantly labeled herself as a perfectionist and when she did poorly on an exam at school, it only lowered her self image. As a parent, I tried to tell my daughter it's okay not to be prefect at everything and I use the tactics http://onlineceucredit.com/edu/social-work-ceus-sea to help my daughter see the importance of maintaining high self esteem with being labeled as aLisa Baylessnoreply@blogger.com