parents of teens

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 …

  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 …

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, …

This post: 51 Things I’ve Learned About Parenting Teenagers When my kids were little I used to think to myself, “This just can’t get any harder.”  Fast forward a decade …

This post: 10 Things Every Parent Should Do When Their Kid Becomes a Teenager / Post updated 2025 As the mother of three teenagers, I’ve come to realize two very …