Have you ever wished you were invisible because your tween or teen did something that embarrassed you? Trust me when I say that I’ve been there on more than one occasion. With four teens under my roof at one time, there was plenty of opportunity for me to encounter situations where my teens didn’t use […]
One of the things we sometimes forget as parents is that our brain is hardwired for conflict. Spend some time with a 2-year old and you will see the way he is willing to stand up for his rights. “No” seems to be his word of choice as he separates from mom and learns that […]
This has been a year to reflect on our family Christmas memories. With the death of my daughter this year the details of Christmas are more pronounced than ever. The glaring reminders that it is time to celebrate even though I’m not quite in the mood. I’ve found that I am over-consciously aware of my surroundings. […]