I’m in the build-up stretch of summer break. The stage that comes before your college student returns home. The time period when you miss your kid and can’t wait to reunite. Ask me how I…
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Dating advice for my teenage son
My son has his first girlfriend and anytime I try to offer advice, he tells me I don’t understand how relationships work now. I am experienced in love and life… but maybe my son is…
Yes, it’s possible to help your teen manage anxiety
One day in middle school my son’s anxiety was so bad I had to go to school and get him because the teacher thought he was having a seizure. I had no clue myself about…
The secret sauce to raising teens
Is there a secret sauce for raising teenagers? This morning I attended service at my local church and the pastor spoke about the secret sauce to life. Actually, he said there really isn’t a secret…
Covid and divorces are hitting families hard
2020 will be a year no one will forget. So many lives will be forever affected by COVID-19 in more ways than from contracting the virus. Lives also are affected because many families have become…
How to wear a face mask without getting acne
Teen acne and face masks are a horrible combination. Don’t worry, we got your back with tips for helping your teen prevent maskne.
Your teenager needs support to get through this whacky school year during a pandemic
Whether in person or online, back to school is not easy this year. Fortunately, we have some tips for how to support your teen during the pandemic.
9 overlooked items to put on your college shopping list
As many of us move our college students into dorms or apartments, there are the obvious things to send them with, and then there are the less obvious. Seasoned college moms, Raquel and I are…
How to have a difficult conversation with your teenager
Last night I tried to talk to my teen son about his new relationship. I wanted to know how he met the girl he was texting all the time. I wanted to gauge if the…
My teenager needed a break from Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
It’s Friday night and my 18-year-old son, Garret, is next to me on the couch. We are watching The Office and laughing. We are both relaxed and enjoying our evening and not for one second…