The Power of Love and Patience

Building Adolescent Self Esteem can only be accomplished when the adolescent wants to change his life. As a parent watching your child go through painful experiences can feel painful for you too.

You want to take the pain on yourself. You can't live your child's life for him. You can only live your life for you and keep loving your child.

Let your child know you are there when he needs you. Keep moving forward in your own life. At some point your teenager may notice how you handle events and ask for assistance in changing how he handles life.

Everything happens at the proper time and in its own time. Unconditional love and patience may be all you have to offer and it is enough.