Hey Teens: Think Outside the Box if You Want a 2020 Summer Job
The summer of 2020 is looking different for our teenagers and they need to be creative if they want to find employment or make a couple of extra bucks during their time off.
Now More Than Ever, Parents Have to Tune Into Their Own Teenagers’ Mental Health
How do differentiate between normal teenage angst and depression. Sadness is a normal emotion but teenage depression is different and here are a few things to watch for to help assess your teenager's mental health.
Two Words for the Class of 2020
My advice to the Class of 2020 is two simple words: Kindness Wins. You can never go wrong being kind and helping our teens understand this is so important.
Strong Willed Little Girls Grow Up to be Strong, Confident Women
Having a sassy, strong, spiriting daughter is a good thing. We need to embrace our daughters just the way they are, even if they are bossy and strong-willed.
Give Yourself Grace
There is no room for "Mom-Guilt". As parents, the best thing we can give ourselves is the gift of grace. We are all just doing the best we can.
The Mother’s Day Project
My daughter Katie and I embark on the Mother's Day Challenge to help spread positivity to our senior citizen friends who are isolated during COVID.
School, Interrupted: Class of 2020 in Their Own Words
Hear from the Class of 2020 in their own words about how they feel about the changes in their lives, their schooling, and their future.
One Simple Phrase to Help Your Teenager With Distance Learning
What's one phrase you can say to your teenager that makes them feel in control and motivated to get their school work done. One simple phrase can help avoid family conflicts and make for a happier teen.
What Can Help Your Teenager’s Mood Right Now
If your teen lives in their room, it can become a depression cave. Why exercise is so valuable to helping your teen be in a better mood. Hear what they can do to get outside and get moving.
Your “Word” and Why? and Which Song Describes How Your Family is Coping with COVID-19
Too much time together, aka Forced Family Fun, creates a need for patience. During uncertain times, we need to be more fluid as parents to create harmony in the home.