Tag: communication
When Puberty Arrives Early: A Mom’s Guide to Honest Conversations
As a mom to a competitive dancer, I’ve come to admire my daughter’s resilience and comfort in situations that I, even as an adult,...
Bring Back the Landline
About a month ago, I was running errands when my phone rang, and the contact for our landline appeared on my screen.
Immediately, I worried....
What to Look Forward to in the Teen Years
Mood swings, self-confidence, sass, peer pressure, distancing, and independence-seeking. What is the common denominator? The teen years.
In our second year of raising a teen,...
Learning Social Skills With Pets
Animals make great companions. Whether you have pets of your own, have a service animal, visit with friends and family who have pets, or...