I was having a conversation with my niece and sister yesterday when my niece boldly told my sister that she had “gotten soft.” I laughed because I, too, have been accused of going soft in my parenting journey. My oldest son once told me that I was way tougher on him as the firstborn than... Continue Reading →
Today marks the first day of Fall, and I must say there are some things I am eager to shed and release forever. The past couple of months have been challenging (as if it’s ever not challenging over here), with repeated cycles of inconsistency showing up in personal relationships, parenting, mental health and pretty much... Continue Reading →
So listen — the other day, I had a conversation with my oldest son that lowkey had me side-eyeing myself. We were talking about his summer job (which I’m super proud of him for holding down, by the way), and the topic of money came up. More specifically, how quickly he’s been spending it. Chile,... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had my 17 year old tell me that he and some friends were planning a road trip out of town. I try not to be the parent that’s overly strict and overbearing, but I’m not really comfortable with him and these other underage kids going out of town by themselves without an adult... Continue Reading →
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