We tell our children to "just be yourself." Do we follow our own advice? Parents are the best examples for children. How can we set the example that mirrors our words.

The holidays aren't about presents and shopping sprees and making everyone's wish come true. At least it shouldn't be...

We ask our teens to trust, have faith, and believe in themselves, but do we guide them in "how" this should be done? Sometimes we are not sure ourselves.

While it is a good idea to remind ourselves of these truths, this article is actually aimed at your tweens and teens. Self-worth is a delicate commodity. As parents, we need to take every opportunity to let our children know they are valuable and are responsible for their own worth.