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…
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…
To My Son As You Finish Your First Year Of High School
No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to teach my child every single thing he will need to know in order to survive everything this life…
10 Things To Tell Your Teens When Their Heart Gets Broken
I’ll never forget the first time my heart was broken. I’m talking about that I just got punched in the gut and I think my heart actually ripped apart feeling.…
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…
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…
Helping Your Teen Build Confidence
Being a teenager is hard. Being a teenager in this digital, overly connected world is even more difficult than being a teenager when I grew up in the 1990s/2000s. As…