Raising Teens

This post: To the lonely moms raising teenagers, I see you. There was a time, not too long ago, when I felt truly connected to other moms. Standing outside my …

This post: 15 Things Kids Should Know to Prepare Them for College The summer before my oldest daughter left for college, I was in a full-blown panic.  In a few …

Have you ever stopped to wonder what sets successful students apart from average students? Why is it that some students who are totally dedicated and study all the time simply …

Everywhere you turn there’s article after article about how “entitled” teenagers are these days. Just walk into a room of parents and casually bring up the word “entitled” and the …

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could unleash our child’s full potential by inspiring them to dream, unlocking their innovation and capitalizing on their creativity? A few years ago, when …

  If I close my eyes and think about it hard enough, I can still hear the pitter-patter of my kids’ feet trampling down the hallway on Christmas morning as …

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 …