There really isn’t any easy way to tell your teens you and your spouse are separating. It’s one of the hardest decisions any married couple has to make. Many times it is one spouse who…
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How to survive being quarantined with a teen
These are not the best of times, but it certainly feels like the worst of times. The Coronavirus (COVID19), has taken over the world, literally, and the virus has changed the way we live, think,…
Is your house the “Hang out House” for your teen’s friends?
Recently I noticed my son Matthew and his friends hanging out at our home more than usual. I didn’t think anything of it until I noticed when I would come home from work or working…
How to help your college student choose a major
As a parent, guiding your child to choose a college major can be a difficult task. Going about it the right way can make a huge difference.
Road trip to healing takes a turn home
My son’s six month road trip turned into six weeks. Still, it served it’s purpose.
4 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Your Teen
Do you still have time to fit in a quick trip before the start of school? Or how about a nice getaway over labor day weekend? There many good reasons to travel with your teenager….
Road Trip to healing.. 3 teens, a dog and a trailer.
My son Matthew is senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School in Parkland, FL. He has decided for his first half of the school year he wants to take classes online and go on…
A mother’s secret wish to become Gossip Mom
When a mom’s guilty pleasure is binge watching Gossip Girl, she starts to dream about how she could become Gossip Mom. In her new role, she could know a lot more about what her teenagers are up to.
One year after the Parkland Shooting: A Mother’s Perspective
Valentine’s Day use to be one of my favorite holidays. Now it will never be the same. As some of you may remember, my son Matthew is a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas and was…
The Mom List
If you’re a mom, chances are high you have a “mom list.” These lists of our to dos appear to be the key to sanity for most mothers.