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….
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5 Essential Survival Tips for Back-to-School Shopping with a Teenager
I am in a dressing room at American Eagle with my son. It is a huge privilege that he has let me in. We are back-to-school shopping during tax free weekend and following the list…
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.
Celebrating an 18th birthday is emotional
Raising toddlers, moms have no idea what’s ahead. But on an 18th birthday, we know how far we have come.
Why teenagers lie to their parents
I remember the first time I realized teenagers lie to their parents. My daughter and her friend were deep in conversation when I happened to overhear what they were saying. The friend said she had…
Should teenagers have a bedtime?
It’s 11 p.m. on Sunday night and my 17-year-old son is doing homework. He started it about an hour ago. A classic teen move, right? Staying up late and waking up early is definitely going…
5 much needed tips for Spring Break travel with Teenagers
Teenagers go through puberty and think they know everything. They don’t realize they’re just on the cusp of knowledge, that they know less than nothing, and by thirty they’ll realize they know nothing, and finally…
How to get a teenager to open up
Getting your teenager to open up is no easy task for a parent. The secret to success is all about timing.
How Mindfulness Can Help Teen Depression and Anxiety
If your teen suffers from anxiety and depression, using mindfulness could help.
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…