As a parent, it falls on us. To raise boys who respect girls. We are aware of this need. But do we remember that we … Read More ›
Category: Parenting
Divorces are stressful and involve a certain amount of pain for everybody. As parents, we all want to protect our children from the negative effects … Read More ›
A frazzled mother picks up her screaming squirming three year old daughter from the shopping center floor, trying to juggle her shopping and child as … Read More ›
I want for my children is to be safe. And strong. With good behavior and decision making skills to boot, with a lot of kindness … Read More ›
Does your family have a pet or pets? We need a pet. Everyone keeps telling me that a family needs a pet. When you have … Read More ›
Zoo class. Dance class. Scouts. Science hour at the museum. Soccer. Basketball. Karate. Gymnastics. Violin. Art class. There are so many different activities for kids to participate in. … Read More ›
Being a teenager takes a toll on confidence. Whether it’s starting high school or going to their first school dance, teenagers face a lot of … Read More ›
Every year I try to make my home smell and feel similar to how my mom’s did in all the years I was growing up. … Read More ›
When I got pregnant with my fourth child, I had no idea that preeclampsia was a risk. I had no history of it, my family … Read More ›
Looking Beyond the Individual As a life coach for teens and parents, I think often about what it means to heal and what it means … Read More ›
Gardening is a habit that is typically associated with the elderly. We all know a grandmother or a grandfather who spends their time digging up … Read More ›
When choosing the right public school, parents need to make sure that the public school they are selecting for their kid should not be just … Read More ›
Parenting is a paradox. You are constantly surrounded by people and yet, extremely alone in the challenges you face. And No one talks about how … Read More ›
Competitive momming is a problem, a big problem. It feels as though we’ve lost our villages, especially when everyone on social media seems to be … Read More ›
A very good friend of mine once said to me, “Never bring your ego to the table while dealing with a kid. Your ego and the kids stubbornness will end up hurting you both.”