This write up by Paula Davis made me think about my own kids. They are teenagers now, but her story rings true for me in so many ways. If you’re a parent, see how it makes you reflect on your...
A “memory” status came up on my Facebook feed of my teen boys 5 years ago. Wow, did they look different! I tried to think back to the moment the picture was taken, to think back to even...
Being a mom of teens is one of the hardest stages of life. And as a woman who didn’t have family structure or parents to emulate and learn from when I was younger, I feel like this stage is...
My 12-year-old son and I went to dinner the other day. We’ve entered a new phase of our relationship, in which sometimes we speak to each other more like peers and discuss how we feel about different...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #MyHonestTea #CollectiveBias I wrote about setting priorities the other day, and to...
Are your kids back to school? For our district, the school year starts next Wednesday. With a 14-year-old son TweetPin45Share45 Shares
Things have been happening with my boys lately that give me flashes of my point of view when I was their age. I’m trying so hard to understand and relate to them. But honestly, many times I feel like...
Do you ever do things in a roundabout way but then see one of your friends using an app that makes that task so simple? And then, you’re like – “What is that? How did I not know...
Who are you? Who do you want to become? How can you feel grounded and happy as a parent while making sure your identity shines forth? This is the challenge posed by Today.com for essay submittal. I...
Anxiety. Do you have it? If you do, likely your kid does too. So how do you help your kid cope with their anxiety? TweetPin359Share359 Shares
Love and Loss. We’ve all experienced it. Do clouds have the answers? I’m not religious, but I do believe in God. I’m not very spiritual, but I can feel energy all around me. This...
I’ve been thinking a lot about teenage behavior and what makes a kid become a good decision maker. In doing so, my mind keeps traveling back to high school. TweetPin1KShare1K Shares
What should we as parents know about technology in our kids’ lives? Common Sense is an independent, non-profit organization that helps kids thrive in a world of media & technology that...
I admit, I’m a tiger mom. I think about and plan for how my boys will get ahead.