Teenagers, Bullying and Mental Health
This is a post I had never planned to write; I hadn’t even considered it previously. However, circumstances have prompted me to reconsider, so here we go. Teenage mental health…
Anxiety in Teen Athletes
It seems like the word anxiety has become a common part of everyday conversations. This physiological and psychological diagnosis can be found everywhere, and we attach it to just about…
How To Have A Good Relationship With Your Growing Child
As the Mama of a teenage boy it’s been a heck of a journey to build a healthy relationship with my kiddo, especially considering the family I grew up with.…
Discipline
As I sat at the ice rink last night while the dude did a skating clinic, I found myself pondering the concept of discipline. You see, in order to be…
7 Qualities of a Dragon Slayer
As I work on the book I’m writing, and the subsequent companion books that I envision will accompany it, I’ve had to dig really deep to define for myself what…
Creating Boundaries
The book club I’m part of is reading “Worthy” by Jamie Kern Lima this month. Have you read it? There is so much goodness in this book, I wish I…
Your Kids Do Want To Talk!
I don’t know about you, but as my child becomes a teenager there is part of me that is reminded of the toddler stage. They have minds of their own,…
You are more than what you do
Parents put so much time and energy into developing their children’s talents. I can’t help but wonder what their lives would be like if we put the same time and…
Focus Matters
I had an interesting experience the other day, and it prompted me to write this blog post. It actually worked out perfectly that I was researching and writing part of…
Friendships Matter
As our children grow up, their friends will be a huge part of their lives. We may adore some of the friends they choose while not being the biggest fan…