Parenting
Ain’t No Hood Like Motherhood
My phone blew up on Sunday. It was lovely. I am blessed to have different female friendships from all seasons of my life. An amazing array of strong women who span across the country that have become part of the fabric of who I am as a mother. Whether we did...
Love is the Best Gift Shared Between Generations
Just a little reminder that time spent with grandparents is never time wasted! Make time for people who are are your history.
JOMO… a Whole New Lens!
I saw this recently and I loved seeing JOMO!! Why had I never heard that term??!! I’m so late to the party. FOMO... the arch enemy of all of us. The joy robber, the anxiety creater, the social media trap. The fear that we are missing out, unincluded, unimportant,...
How To Rethink The College Decision Process
If you have a high school senior waiting for a college decision, this Tuesday Truth is for you. Sometimes we all need a reminder that the way we view disappointments and letdowns can completely change our perspective and when we reframe it, we realize that many our...
He Called Her “My Person”
This week I helped a grown man process the death of his mom. She died when he was 12 years old and he now has a full beard and a chiseled jawline. He is not the same little boy... but his heart is the same little heart. For so many years he had held his sadness and...
He Always Gets the Last Hug
He always gets the last hug. There are some things in life we just concede too. Some defeats we are willing to accept. Some losses that we cannot change. This is one. Every night, without failure, for umpteen years, my husband has gotten the last hug from our...
What is a Warm Line & Why Should Every Teenager Have This Number In Their Phone?
It’s so important that our teenagers know where to turn if they need to talk to someone if they aren’t in crisis but need somewhere to turn. Today’s Tuesday Truth offers important information for parents, teachers and anyone who is around teenagers.
If Your Teenager is in a Relationship, This is a Must Watch
It’s important to teach our teenagers what an unhealthy relationship looks like and give them permission to break up with someone who does not make them happy.
Sometimes the Best Answer Doesn’t Come from Your Mouth, It Comes from Your Arms
Sometimes the best conversations with our teenagers are the ones that all we do is listen and offer a hug. Effective communication is not in our words but often lies in our arms.
Five Reasons Therapy Is Cool
Therapy is cool. It can be a life-changing decision that brings peace and clarity to our lives. Here are 5 reasons #therapy is cool.
