The #1 Valentine This Year The media and stores do a fantastic job reminding us that it’s time to purchase Valentines. I know you plan to show love to those who you hold in your heart, especially your tween daughter who greets you with a snarl some mornings and...
A Yearly Perk for Middle Schoolers A super-cool perk of being in middle school is the giant window of opportunity that lies before your child on the elective side of the course selection sheet. These classes provide the perfect chance to explore subjects where...
How Mission Control Really Works It happens all the time. You start a project with clarity, energy, and time. And then the interruptions begin. You don’t want to engage with anyone because you’re on a mission. You love your mission! We’re all...
Help Your Tween Start 2022 on a High Note We frame each new year with a deficit model. We stake out specific resolutions for self-improvement. We need to lose weight, quit smoking, or join a gym. We want to reduce screen time and increase sleep time. We need to...
You Made It! I wanted to pop in your inbox before 2022 to say well done. I salute your commitment to learning about, being with, and loving your transforming and fascinating adolescent. I understand that parenting them is complex and challenging, and changing....
The Stranger Minding my own business, I stood in line at Sprouts, balancing a pint of strawberries and three avocadoes. I noticed the man behind me holding a beautiful bouquet in one hand and steering his cart with the other. My mask hid my smile, but I caught...
