As a Mom of Teens, I’m Rounding the Corner on An Empty Nest
I’m reaching the age where friends are becoming empty nesters. I see their heartfelt posts about leaving their youngest child…
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I’m reaching the age where friends are becoming empty nesters. I see their heartfelt posts about leaving their youngest child…
Continue ReadingThe summer after graduating high school I spent a lot of late nights frequenting dance clubs. My friends and I…
Continue ReadingIn our extremely busy home, the suggestion that our teen daughter do something “extra” evokes a cacophony of responses. This…
Continue Reading"You’re going to miss this someday." When I was in the trenches, I hated that comment. I remember well-intended people…
Continue ReadingDear daughter: I've heard it from you a thousand times when you don't get your way. You yell it when…
Continue ReadingMy son, you are 12 years old. You are a young boy in the last days before you become a…
Continue ReadingLooking at my 13-year-old in the car today, I saw what’s become the norm lately. Blonde, alpaca-like hair hanging in…
Continue ReadingIt's a typical early morning for me. I am at home doing home stuff, the kids are off to school,…
Continue ReadingGrowing up I remember seeing Ms. Honey in the movie Matilda and thinking teaching must be a magical job if…
Continue ReadingWith a song in my heart, I got in the car to drive my daughter to our first college visit. …
Continue ReadingThere is a pain that hides behind the eyes of the mom of a rebellious teen. A weariness from worry.…
Continue ReadingThe following six ways to nurture relationships with your teens are a good reminder to me and hopefully you. We…
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