Six Things You Can Say to Encourage Your Teen Parents of teens have an arsenal of things we tell our kids multiple times a day. And often, they are questions, demands, and reprimands. “Pick up your room!” “Get off your phone!” “What stinks in here?” “What in the world are you doing?” “You’re going to […]
Moms, Don’t Forget That Summer is the Sweet Spot of Life
Sometimes I forget summer is the sweet spot of life over here. It’s my absolute favorite season. If you are a mom, I’m guessing you find yourself frazzled and frayed fairly often during the summer months, yes? Yeah. And if your kid is in summer sports, or both your kids are in summer sports, or […]
What Every Mom Wants From Her Kids After Mother’s Day
HAPPY belated Mother’s Day, friends! Whether you were celebrating being a mom or having a mom or both, I hope you were able to embrace the holiday in some special way. As always, I grieved for those who have had to endure loss, infertility, or broken relationships with moms or children. This holiday brings with […]