J.B. Meyers 8/2/25 J.B. Meyers 8/2/25

Just Be You!

I had a moment of clarity at a recent concert with my daughter. No matter your age, we all struggle with the person we are, but we don’t have to. Let me tell you about my experience where I learned it’s okay to be me.

J.B. Meyers 7/28/25 J.B. Meyers 7/28/25

Let Them Be Heard

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Fun is Not Only for the Young

J.B. Meyers 7/14/25 J.B. Meyers 7/14/25

The Golden Rule is Ageless

Did you venture out for the Fourth of July? If so, how did you treat the people who waited on you? Did you notice others who were less than polite and perhaps a bit impatient and dare I say, rude? Why is this? Read more to find out how we tend to treat our younger generation as they work hard to serve others.

J.B. Meyers 7/6/25 J.B. Meyers 7/6/25

Maybe a Little Structure Isn’t All Bad

You can’t tell me what to do! I don’t know how many times I have seen that or heard that. Is it bad to give your teen rules, expectations, and dare I say it, structure? In this week’s blog, you can decide that with some of my real life examples. Plus, even my favorite podcaster supports a little direction.

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Lift Each Other Up with Love

What happens when women are around other women? Judgment mostly. But what if women could actually feel good in their own skin and support each other instead? I was privy to an event that did just that and I captured memories at a wedding that brought me to tears. It’s been an emotional couple of weeks.

J.B. Meyers 6/13/25 J.B. Meyers 6/13/25

Let ‘Em Dream

What happens when it’s time for your teen to start thinking about their future, and I mean, REALLY thinking about their future as is moving out and going to college? A lot apparently, and I wasn’t quite ready for it.

J.B. Meyers 6/1/25 J.B. Meyers 6/1/25

Senior Stories

It’s that time of year: graduation. This week’s blog is all about how to manage that senior in your life, providing perhaps a new way of looking at their rather superior attitude.

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Disassociation: Did It Ever Really Happen?

What happens when someone talks negatively about you? Do you dwell on it obsessively and allow it to ruin your day? That’s what I doubt not my daughter. See how she and her friend deal with haters. It’s definitely an interesting concept.

J.B. Meyers 5/20/25 J.B. Meyers 5/20/25

Best to be a Girl

Is it easier being a girl? Most would say no, but what if it all boiled down to three basic needs being met and then it is the best gender to be. Read on to see what words of advice I learned from my newly minted 17-year-old daughter.

J.B. Meyers 5/11/25 J.B. Meyers 5/11/25

Running for a Reason

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It’s Okay to Cry

J.B. Meyers 4/26/25 J.B. Meyers 4/26/25

Brave Clothing Choices

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It’s in the Details-Happy Easter

Happy Easter! No matter what you believe on this day, sometimes it’s the details that matter the most to those you love.

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The Mask of Deception

Can deception ever be positive? Do teenagers naturally deceive or do they learn it from their role models? In this piece, I will share how deception can be used as a defense mechanism that not only teenagers use but all of us.

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Marathon Motivation

Can a teenager be motivated? Many may say no way. They don’t ever leave their rooms or their face from their screen, but I disagree. Read about my own daughter’s experience with marathon training to see how motivational a teen can be.