Tag: teens

Don’t Judge: Famous Last Words in Pandemic Parenting

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“Be gentle with yourself.” “You’re doing the best you can in the circumstances.” “Don’t judge yourself!” These are all things I tell clients as they cope and...

Shared Journaling for Improved Communication with My Teen Daughters

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As my daughters get older, it seems increasingly difficult to know what they are feeling or thinking. There are sad days, mad days, happy...

I Received a Number Neighbor Text from a Child- Here’s What...

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Yesterday, I received a “Number Neighbor” text. Do you know what a “Number Neighbor” is? Have you seen the memes? Before yesterday, I’d seen a...

When a Teen RomCom is neither Romantic nor Funny

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For some reason, this week, I felt Netflix calling my name. I saw all of the memes and witty articles going around and I...

Getting Yourself Ready for Middle School in 25 Easy Steps

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Congratulations! Despite having only just brought your baby home from the hospital last week, today they’re suddenly ready for middle school! However ready your...

Being a Stepmother: The Toughest Job I’ve Ever Had

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When I became a stepmother, I had been warned that parenting was the hardest job I would ever have, but also the most rewarding....

Cell Phones, Social Media and Our Children’s Self Esteem

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In April of 2015, our family dog was hit and killed by a car. Of course, we were devastated. However my 13 year-old stepdaughter,...

Thriving, Not Just Surviving, Through the Teen Years

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If you're anything like me, having a baby, or many, is a dream come true. You played "house" when you were little, you carried your...