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”?
Category: Kids Independence
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
Why Can’t I Be One Of Those Calm Moms?
I marvel at mothers who seem to drift through life effortlessly, puttering around the house in pajamas as they work… Why does my day-to-day life make me crazy and always seem to be spinning out of control?… Read More Why Can’t I Be One Of Those Calm Moms?
12 Things I Would Have Done Differently With My Young Children
I’m talking about the kinds of thoughts that follow a sigh and the oft-repeated phrase, “If I only knew then, what I know now.”… Read More 12 Things I Would Have Done Differently With My Young Children
My Son Is An Addict But Maybe I Shouldn’t Interfere
I know he’s an addict because of the first thing he does in the morning… what he never wants to put down at night.… Read More My Son Is An Addict But Maybe I Shouldn’t Interfere
When My Pre-Teen Rejects Our Family’s Summer Vacation
So when it comes to her new declaration that she no longer wants to take trips with us, is she being forthright or being a brat?… Read More When My Pre-Teen Rejects Our Family’s Summer Vacation
