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 I picked you up from school an hour later so you could stay to make up a test.  As soon as I saw you, I knew. You looked utterly defeated as you walked toward the car with sunken shoulders and your head hanging down. It seemed as if the weight of the world had collapsed right on top of ... read more

We all know teens can be the worst when it comes to laziness and rude behavior, but that doesn't mean we have to cater to their every whim or sink down to their level either.I’ve always used sarcasm with a side of humor to get my point across to my two teens. I find it works well and it’s always ... read more

As our kids get older, often the routines and rituals that were common in their early years have a tendency to fall away one by one. And while it is definitely appropriate to let some things go, for instance most teenagers really don't want mom giving them a bath anymore or taking them to play at ... read more

Dear son, don’t be in such a hurry to become a man.I know it’s hard watching your friends transform right before your eyes…Their voices have grown deeper, their facial hair has become more than just peach fuzz, and their bodies are changing rapidly.When you train with your school ... read more

I live in what I call the Little House of Hormones.I have an almost teen and two teens--all girls. They are such great kids, but I am in the weeds.Recently, I made a life changing discovery, and I feel compelled to share. Maybe you knew this already, maybe not. But if it can help even just ... read more