by Jenny Cates, PCC | Jan 27, 2026 | family, Holistic Life Coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
Teen with autism (19) and his younger sister (11) collaborate on a snowman creation during golden hour. Snow-blanketed park setting features pine trees casting long shadows while siblings work together, with their green sled resting nearby in the tranquil winter...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Jan 7, 2026 | Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
Introduction: Winter & Teen Motivation As the holidays fade and winter deepens, many parents notice their teens seem less motivated, more tired, or emotionally flat. This isn’t “just teenage moodiness”—many young people experience a real seasonal slump in mood and...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 30, 2025 | family, Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
There’s something powerful about the quiet of winter — a gentle pause in the world’s breath where seeds rest beneath the soil and trees stand still in their strength. At Journey Haven, we don’t rush to write New Year’s intentions on January 1st. Instead, we...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 24, 2025 | holiday, Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
The holidays often arrive wrapped in expectations—joy, togetherness, magic—yet many parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stretched thin. Packed schedules, disrupted routines, financial pressure, and family dynamics can quietly push nervous...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 19, 2025 | athletes, family, holiday, Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
The holidays are often seen as a time to rest and recharge, yet for many high-performing youth and young athletes, burnout doesn’t automatically disappear just because school or practices pause. For kids who are used to constant structure, performance expectations,...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 14, 2025 | Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
Winter isn’t just cold — it’s a chance for kids and teens to slow down, tune into themselves, and grow in ways that matter long after the snow melts. In youth life coaching, nature can be a gentle coach itself — inviting curiosity, calm, self-discovery, and...
