Tag: teens
A Letter to the Daughter I Don’t Have
I was at lunch with my girlfriends recently when our conversation inevitably turned to our children, and I realized I was the only one...
Inside Out 2: A Journey Through the Teen Brain and Beyond
With the first Inside Out film, I couldn’t imagine how Disney Pixar could make sense of, much less create entertainment out of, the processes...
Desperately Seeking Sleep
If sleep comes easily to you, just keep scrolling; this post may not be for you. If sleep eludes you now, or for decades...
Go Be Awesome, But Also Kind and Strong
Teaching Your Kids to Be the Bigger Person Without Being a Pushover
Teaching children important life skills is a vital aspect of parenting. One crucial...
Travel Ball Tips
As a family deeply engaged in Club Volleyball, our travel schedule from December through April is demanding, with trips ranging from local competitions in...
Accidents Happen: Talk to Kids About Safe Driving
"Mom, I'm sorry that we were hit and that our car has some damage, but I learned a lot from you and dad talking...
Parenting Wins: Sharing the Times When I *Think* Maybe I Sort...
In the parenting game, it's easy to focus on the losses. There is no perfect parent, and those plays that end in conflict weigh...
Tween and Teen Crushes – They Crush Us but Teach Us!
Do you like me? Circle yes or no.
Did you ever give or receive a similar note? This historical approach was a straightforward path to...
Having the Alcohol Conversation with Tweens and Teens
Did you know that it’s recommended a parent starts talking with their child about alcohol and underage drinking at age 9?
Talking to my tweens...
Bikini, Training Bras, and Training Mom
“I want to give you a hug,” my youngest daughter offered me.
I was wiping my tears away on my hands. I had no tissue...