Change happens. A teen’s take on coming back home for the summer after a year .
You’re Going to Spend Money on What??
“You’re going to do it like that…?” Helping my teen learn life skills.
Cringing: Kids and Mental Health
What if my kids struggle with mental health? A thought for helping with the depths (hint: move).
Not Their Ideas
Reminding myself that my kids are their own people, and parenting is messy.
The Zone of Health Specifics: Summer Acne Project
Lexie’s summer project is in the zone of health specifics: changing up her diet to see if it makes a difference for her acne. We’ll see what happens.
Week 2 and Hangry
This summer, Lexie is doing a 3 week experiment with cutting out gluten and dairy to see if it makes a difference for her acne. Week 2 was…hard.
A Summer Fling: Job Version
Got a teen on the hunt for a summer job? Thoughts from a fellow teen hunter.
Squeaky Shoes and New Yous
I struggled for years and years with my body image, particularly beginning in college. So when I read this from my teen? I wanted to cry — for joy.
Take it with a Grain of Sand
One teen’s adventure with sand dunes, 103 F heat, and remembering some wise advice from Ferris Bueller.
My Easter Egg Treasure
Anyone in your life need a little extra love and attention today? Lexie did on Easter.