I worked with tween girls for years before I ever became a mom and started building my own daughter’s self-esteem. That age, right around 9 and 10 is such a critical time in a girl’s life. Up until that age, life is easy. Everybody plays together. Nobody really cares what other kids are wearing or …
I noticed that my daughter was having a tough time concentrating and realized I needed to find ways to help my distracted teen focus. Because I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, I was able to recognize signs that she needed a little more support from me. While my daughter hasn’t been assessed, I see some of …
Over the years I’ve picked up some tips for helping my teen sleep better. To be honest, this wasn’t something that was on my radar before. We talk all the time about helping babies and little kids get more rest. Good sleep is important as kids get older, too. Teens often have the reputation of …
Is it just me, or is carrying reusable water bottles to school a modern concept? I went to school in the late eighties, and early nineties, and don’t recall ever carrying a water bottle. This actually explains a lot because I was frequently exhausted. Looking back, I realize I was probably dehydrated! Thankfully, a water …
Talking about sex with your teenager doesn’t have to be weird. I mean, yes, back in the day “the talk’ was an embarrassing rite of passage that kids and parents used to dread. Kids these days are much more mature than my generation thanks to access to information. If we’re not having open and honest …