Hard Conversations with Our Teens Are Always Worth It
It's a typical early morning for me. I am at home doing home stuff, the kids are off to school,…
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It'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 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…
Continue ReadingI’m in the car, utterly exhausted, back aching. My 17-year-old son is in the passenger seat, his attention glued, as…
Continue ReadingSmiling is easy to fake. Pretending to be cheerful doesn’t require any special skills. Giving the illusion of being a…
Continue ReadingThe day my son turned 15, I was overcome by fear and anxiety. An impending doom like a little, black,…
Continue ReadingWhile I was organizing my daughter's bedroom this weekend, it hit me: we've entered the in-between years. We're in between…
Continue ReadingTapping the “off” button on my iPhone, I ended the FaceTime with my daughter. Smiling to myself, I reflected on…
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago I ran away and I brought my family with me. It’s become my favorite thing to…
Continue ReadingWhen your kids are little, nothing rings more true than the saying that the days are long but the years…
Continue ReadingTrigger warning: abuse and self-harm mentioned. Dear sweet girl, I know you don't want to be seen but I see…
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