Is Your Teen “Sh*tting The Nest”? Experts Explain This Behavioral Phase
As I watched the graduation ceremonies taking place around me, I certainly began to have my own feelings about my three daughters. My eldest is almost 12 years old, so…
I Thought Tahiti Was Just For Honeymooners. Then I Took My 6-Year-Old.
When my husband and I started telling our friends and family that we were taking our 6-year-old on a week-long vacation to Tahiti, the reactions were pretty much what we…
What Is "High-Functioning Burnout"? Therapists Say Moms Are Especially Vulnerable
When you wake up in the morning, you often already feel behind. Before I pour myself a cup of coffee, my brain starts mentally tallying up everything I have to…
Forget December… May Is The Month That Actually Breaks Moms
Everyone is warning about December. A spiral of confusion, expense, and emotions trying to make magic happen while slowly losing sanity. But I would like to officially designate May as…
When Should Kids Wear Mouthguards? Dentists Say More Often Than Parents Think
My son was eight years old, and when he jumped on his friend's hoverboard, the two of them glided down the street like one glorious unit, sharing a small slice…
Why Can't My Teen Make A Decision? Experts Explain
I really hate the "no one told me this" mentality of parenting. Because parenting is almost always about someone else. absolutely I told them. But as my oldest son officially…
