Category: Parenting
Parenting
When Competition Crosses the Line into Toxicity
Last spring, something happened that really made me pause. I realized what happens when competition crosses the line into toxicity. My daughter came home unusually quiet. Not her usual after-school burst of stories and snacks and backpack chaos… just… quiet. I sat with her, and it took a while, but she finally told me what was going on.
You Got This, Mama: Managing Stress as a New Mom
Feeling overwhelmed by new mom stress? Get practical coping strategies, find support, and learn about baby blues vs. PPD.
10 Fun and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids (That Won’t Break the Bank!)
Halloween is approaching fast, and if you’re like me, you’re juggling everything from school drop-offs to meal planning and wondering when you’ll have time to find the perfect costume for your little ones. Don’t worry! I’ve put together a list of fun, easy, and totally adorable costume ideas for kids that you can either DIY…
Why Teen Journaling Is the Secret Superpower for Confidence and Calm
Why Teen Journaling Is the Secret Superpower for Confidence and Calm When I was a teenager, I didn’t always have the words for what I was feeling. Some days I felt unstoppable, and other days I doubted everything. What I didn’t realize back then is that one simple tool, a blank page, could be a…
When Your Teen Is Struggling to Start the College Application Essay: A 4-Step Action Plan
It’s your new nightly routine: your teen sits down to write their college application essay, stares at the blinking cursor, and waits for inspiration. You try not staring at your teen, but good luck with that. Frustrated sighs ensue. The screen remains blank. In the distance, you hear the admissions deadline creeping closer. If this…