Tag: teens
Don’t Judge: Famous Last Words in Pandemic Parenting
“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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...