Hug Them Anyway: 6 Tips For Connecting with Your Teens
The following six ways to nurture relationships with your teens are a good reminder to me and hopefully you. We…
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The following six ways to nurture relationships with your teens are a good reminder to me and hopefully you. We…
Continue ReadingI received the call at 8 p.m. My 16-year-old son’s name flashed across the screen. What I am about to…
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Continue ReadingMy son got a haircut today, and when he got up from the stylist’s chair I almost cried. The stylist…
Continue ReadingThe day my son turned 15, I was overcome by fear and anxiety. An impending doom like a little, black,…
Continue ReadingMemory ghosts dance in the periphery of my mind. Even though three weeks have passed since I dropped her off—my…
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago I ran away and I brought my family with me. It’s become my favorite thing to…
Continue ReadingIt sounds trite to say it, but I am not sure how we got here. It seems so short and…
Continue ReadingTrigger warning: abuse and self-harm mentioned. Dear sweet girl, I know you don't want to be seen but I see…
Continue ReadingMy 14-year-old daughter studied the rules of the road religiously this summer, completed dozens of practice tests online, and passed…
Continue ReadingMamas of teenagers: you’ll be “cool” again soon, I promise. To young children, it doesn’t get cooler than your mom.…
Continue ReadingOften we measure growing up in the big moments, the milestones, and celebrations. We mark baby’s first tooth, birthdays, and…
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