Her View From Home

Hundreds of thousands of moms turn to “Her View from Home” for parenting insight, advice, and support. Their motto is one that I love: Faith-based without telling you what to think or feel. Funny, but not at the expense of others. Brave, but not only for the sake of getting attention. Support to any woman/mother out there, regardless of the mistakes we make. My post touches on the softer side of parenting and how, no matter what, we always and forever love our children. Read my post here:

A Letter to My Child, I Will Always Love You Anyway

Your Teen Magazine

It’s an honor to join forces with Your Teen Magazine, a wonderful online and print magazine that’s “everything teens!” As a mom who’s been through it all with my three kids, my article takes a glimpse at the humorous side of raising teens. From smelly socks and piles of laundry to far less eye contact and broken cell phones – it’s all about the “real” side of bringing up teens! Read my posts here:

Ready for the Teen Years? 10 Teenage Parenting Tips

It’s a fact. Today’s teens are far more stressed out than past generations. Whether it’s societal influences such as social media pressuring our kids to strive for perfection, outside forces such as peer pressure and school, the desire to measure up in their parents’ eyes or a compilation of factors, too many kids today are pushing themselves toward an invisible finish line they feel compelled to reach. To read my post click here:

When the Pressure Becomes Too Much: 4 Things Your Teen Needs to Stop Doing Today

Since our freshman ventured off to college last August, which to them and us seems like a lifetime ago, they’ve come to appreciate a few things. So, if you’re wondering what to expect when your freshman comes home, stand prepared. Here are a few things your “utterly grateful” college freshman will do when they come home for Thanksgiving break. Read my post here:

Coming Home from College: 6 Things Parents Can Expect This Thanksgiving

Kidspot: One Million “Mums” Every Month

I’m so flattered that Kidspot, a trusted Australian parenting resource for more than one million mums, wanted to republish one of my top posts. Love that, together, we’re spreading the word to help parents become better parents and we’re helping teens deal with the pressure of being a teenager in today’s ever-changing society. To read my post on Kidspot click here:

12 Things I’d Rather My Daughters Be Called Than ‘Pretty’

Grown & Flown

I’m excited to be a contributing writer for Grown & Flown, a wonderful website that focuses on a range of topics relating to parenting older kids. My post about conquering the blues when a child heads off to college has resonated with a lot of moms who struggle with finding a new sense of normalcy when their child leaves. To read my post click here:

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