I Know 13 is Weird
January 13, 2020
I know 13 is weird. I know some changes are happening at warp speed and some are taking their sweet time.
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My Baby’s Growing Up
October 22, 2019
My baby is growing up. She’s gone from napping to texting, walking to playing club sports, learning to eat solid foods to cooking dinner for our family.
Learning to Deal with Teen Anger
September 7, 2019
Anger is a typical, healthy emotional response to outside stressors. How do we help our teens feel anger without going overboard?
Letter to My Daughter on her First Day of High School
August 19, 2019
Dear Daughter, Tomorrow you start high school and I couldn’t be more excited for you. There are a few things I’d like to share with you before you go…
How To Deal With Teenagers when they lie, and keep lying
August 11, 2019
I catch him lying, he knows he’s lying, he knows I know he’s lying…and he lies anyway.
A Summer Bucket List for Mom
July 2, 2019
Every summer I vow to make a summer bucket list with my family. I decided to draw up a bucket list that only a mom could truly appreciate.
Surviving Your Daughter’s Prom
June 7, 2019
It was not an easy week, neigh month. My daughter’s prom was approaching, but no date was secured (that we knew of), no dress delivered, no plans yet made.
I Can’t Wait to Be Friends with My Kids
May 24, 2019
A recent conversation with my daughter reminded me what amazing adults my kids are growing into. I can’t wait to be friends with my kids.
How to Survive Prom Dress Shopping
April 22, 2019
Spring is here and with it the time-honored mother/daughter prom dress shopping expedition. An entire day of bonding—what could be better?
My Kids Are Worried About Losing Friends When They Change Schools
April 17, 2019
Two of my kids are transitioning to new schools this years. They’re not anxious about academics, they’re worried about losing friends.
I Know 13 is Weird
January 13, 2020
I know 13 is weird. I know some changes are happening at warp speed and some are taking their sweet time.
My Baby’s Growing Up
October 22, 2019
My baby is growing up. She’s gone from napping to texting, walking to playing club sports, learning to eat solid foods to cooking dinner for our family.
Learning to Deal with Teen Anger
September 7, 2019
Anger is a typical, healthy emotional response to outside stressors. How do we help our teens feel anger without going overboard?
Letter to My Daughter on her First Day of High School
August 19, 2019
Dear Daughter, Tomorrow you start high school and I couldn’t be more excited for you. There are a few things I’d like to share with you before you go…
How To Deal With Teenagers when they lie, and keep lying
August 11, 2019
I catch him lying, he knows he’s lying, he knows I know he’s lying…and he lies anyway.
A Summer Bucket List for Mom
July 2, 2019
Every summer I vow to make a summer bucket list with my family. I decided to draw up a bucket list that only a mom could truly appreciate.
Surviving Your Daughter’s Prom
June 7, 2019
It was not an easy week, neigh month. My daughter’s prom was approaching, but no date was secured (that we knew of), no dress delivered, no plans yet made.
I Can’t Wait to Be Friends with My Kids
May 24, 2019
A recent conversation with my daughter reminded me what amazing adults my kids are growing into. I can’t wait to be friends with my kids.
How to Survive Prom Dress Shopping
April 22, 2019
Spring is here and with it the time-honored mother/daughter prom dress shopping expedition. An entire day of bonding—what could be better?
My Kids Are Worried About Losing Friends When They Change Schools
April 17, 2019
Two of my kids are transitioning to new schools this years. They’re not anxious about academics, they’re worried about losing friends.
