Julie Jones, Life Coach at Golden Goose Consulting and Liana Tate, MFC at New Life Group

GEMs of Wisdom from “Identifying Giftedness in Your Teens” by GEM moms Julie Jones of Golden Goose Consulting and Liana Tate, MFC, of New Life Group:

Remember the acronym GIFTS to cultivate giftedness in your son or daughter:

G = Give Space - Observe how and when your teen re-charges

I = Inventory - Identify your teen’s spiritual and natural gifts

F = Find - Look for opportunities where they can use those gifts

T = Tell Them - Affirm and encourage gifts you see in them

S = Supplication - Bring these things to the Lord

Decrease anger and elevate honor. 

Suspend judgement and add curiosity. 

Actively listen without interrupting. 

Reflect back to them what you hear they are saying. 

Offer the reassurance that you are on the same team.