parenting teens

This post: 10  (Totally Subjective) Tips for Raising Well-Adjusted Teenagers ( Updated 5/23) Raising teenagers is hard.  What makes it particularly challenging is the fact that the environment in which …

  I remember the day it hit me. It was a beautiful fall day and it happened to be my birthday. My three kids, my husband, and a few friends …

  Are you picking up a familiar aroma when your kid walks in the door and you shake your head thinking to yourself, “You know… it’s not the worst thing …

I’m sappy when it comes to traditions. There’s something about the idea of repeating the same customs with my family year in and year out that gives me a sense …

  It’s such an exciting time! College freshmen from all over the country will soon be heading home for the Thanksgiving break. And, unless your freshman attends college close to …

  The other day I was having a conversation with my daughter who is a sophomore in college.  As I sat quietly and listened, she went on and on telling …

As a parent of a teenager, I’m sure you’ve witnessed it before. Either with your own child or other children you’re close to – you’ve seen them beat themselves up …

Acceptance letters are beginning to roll in and soon seniors everywhere will be faced with the important, life-changing decision of choosing which college to attend. With so many factors to …

I bought seven big bags of Halloween candy. Yup… seven! I don’t need seven… in fact, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t give away seven bags of candy to trick-or-treaters in …

  Raising kids in today’s landscape is beyond challenging. Throughout the many years I’ve spent raising my kids it often feels like every step forward I help my kids take, …