
For When You Wanted Your Teens to GO FOR IT and They Didn’t…
(Inside: For when you wanted your teens to go for it, but instead, they froze or dropped the ball or didn’t really try at all…)
I wanted my teen to go for it, and he didn’t.
But then, God stirred my mind.
But teens have limits.
They’ve tried and tried in their sport, but their body is at its strongest point. And maybe to others, it’s not high enough, but it’s their best.
You will love these reminders to stop, look around, and see how beautiful your ordinary is.
But sometimes, in my enthusiasm for life and sharing that with my teens, I need to remind myself teens cannot do everything and should not have to do it all. Thriving looks different for everyone, and that’s how it’s supposed to be. Bottom line: I’m just always proud of my kids and so glad to be their mom.
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Cheryl is a mom of 3 boys, wife, speaker, high school teacher, and author of Empowered Moms & Kids. She has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about learning and teaching. On www.empoweredmomsandkids.com you’ll find inspiration and encouragement for moms raising tweens and/or teens. Read more in the “about” section of this page.