Tag: teenagers

JSYK SRSLY SMH RN IRL TBH – IYKWIM

OMG. I h8 that title, even though I chose it. I was recently made fun of by my preteen for using <gasp> punctuation. She was...

A Letter to My Son, the High Schooler

Dearest Firstborn, you are the lucky one. Your father and I have tried out all of our best intentions on you. The rules, the freedoms,...

Savor the Moments When They Happen

Raising a teenager, so far, can be summed up with two words: emotional whiplash. My relationship with my 14-year-old is a sweet one. He still...

Memes, YouTube, and Ukuleles: How My Teenager Checks In

One of my very favorite things about parenting would have to be those moments when, after a bout of independence, your child comes running...

Finding Our Place In-beTWEEN

Every mother knows that what they say is true – when you have a baby, your life changes overnight. But what they forget to...

7 Tips for Having “The Talk” with Your Kids

Many parents avoid "the talk" because they are uncomfortable, or they don't really know how to bring the subject up. Some think that saying...