Good Habits in Little Kids Come Back in Big Kids
By the time my children were teenagers, it was pretty hard to enforce the rules. … Read More Good Habits in Little Kids Come Back in Big Kids
Category: Kids Independence
12 Hacks to Master Family Life
When you have major money problems there are three main things you HAVE to do — reduce expenses, increase income and change your mindset. I know this is a theme for a lot of my hacks, but it is a big factor. It’s not the only factor, but it makes a difference. I am proof of that.… Read More 12 Hacks to Master Family Life
Time To Stop Seeing My Child As Fragile
I didn’t get mad at her. Maybe somehow she thinks that shows I don’t care? Of course I care, and I do worry that she is fragile. But she made me realize I have to start accepting that she’s so much stronger than she was.… Read More Time To Stop Seeing My Child As Fragile
A Letter To My Future College Graduate
That intellect is not as big of a factor as you might think in your future success.… Read More A Letter To My Future College Graduate
Happiness vs. Achievement: The Cost of “Success”?
For a while we weren’t sure she would graduate, and we were worried whether she would make it through this dark period.… Read More Happiness vs. Achievement: The Cost of “Success”?
Reconnect With Teens: 10 Hacks For Moms When Teens Pull Away
As heartbreaking as it was to see her teen son pull away, Josephine stuck to her instincts and remained patient and hopeful for years.… Read More Reconnect With Teens: 10 Hacks For Moms When Teens Pull Away
Are teens, parents or companies to blame for the underage vaping epidemic?
I told my son vaping was illegal for his age group and the chemicals in vape juice could harm him. But Juul also talked to my son about vaping relentlessly, by aggressively marketing to him in social media and showing him how “safe” and cool it was.… Read More Are teens, parents or companies to blame for the underage vaping epidemic?
Starting A Fresh Chapter In Life
When you’re going through hard times, if other people describe the same mistakes you are making, then you recognize you are not alone.… Read More Starting A Fresh Chapter In Life
Does helicopter parenting help or hurt?
I was called the most overbearing helicopter parent this teacher had known in 26 years of teaching… Now that I’ve let go and that decision affects this teacher… suddenly the attitude is different.… Read More Does helicopter parenting help or hurt?
Other #Moms Give Us The Best #Insight when We Let Go of the #Shaming and #Guilt
When I see moms succeed in areas where I don’t, I now try to learn their secrets and strategies rather than feel guilt that I’m failing in comparison.… Read More Other #Moms Give Us The Best #Insight when We Let Go of the #Shaming and #Guilt
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