A few weeks ago… I was faced with a not-so-lovely 10 hour layover enroute to a much more lovely vacation destination. After listening to a handful of audiobooks, chatting with family, and even striking up polite conversation with strangers – hey, desperate times call for desperate measures – I was still struggling to find something …
If you’ve been on social media the past few years, I’m sure you’ve seen the memes and videos about there being two kinds of moms. They’re usually a joke made in favor of the “second” kind of mom, the messy, less-than-perfect mom who can’t wait for her glass of wine at the end of the …
As a parent to a teenager, you know how very unqualified you can feel when your child faces challenges and obstacles you aren’t familiar with. The challenges of the teenage years can be taxing for the teen and the parents in question, and you may find yourself seeking outside support. But the options can feel …
If you’ve been having a hard time communicating with your teenager, all is not lost. Your teen is going through a complicated and challenging time right now. They are trying to assert their independence while still needing your consistent care and support. This can definitely create power struggles in your home, but there are ways …
One of the biggest challenges facing a parent is deciding how much to trust your children. Trust is an essential factor in any human relationship, and it’s what allows love and affection to flourish. The problem with trust is that it’s easy to overdo it. That’s why every parent should be focused on finding the …
