Chances are, you found this article by searching "How to Help Land Your Teenager's First Job" or "How Can I Get My Teenager Off the Couch?" Either way, welcome to a place of hope and humour while parenting all stages. And today, we tackle the topic of encouraging our teens to find a … [Read More...]
Parenting
Why Moms Deserve Parenting Wins, No Matter How Small
Sunday mornings have always been a challenging around here. Since my husband gets paid to go to church (he's a pastor), he leaves much earlier than the rest of us. This means that I am the shuffle-kids-out-the-door Mama which we all know is a lovely role to do flying solo. Moving on. But … [Read More...]
Why Lightly Frayed
A sweet friend once told me, "I feel so much better about my parenting after spending time with you." Ummm...thank you? Two interpretations came to mind: I was failing miserably and setting the bar really low.In spite of my struggles, I encouraged her by being authentic and full of … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
To the Mom Who Cries on Her Child’s Hard Days…Please Pass The Tissues
When do young children tend to become most upset? When socks don't fit properly or their favorite stuffed animal goes missing. Or, quite likely, on the first day of school. We have recently … [Read More...]
That Time I Gave Myself a Parenting Report Card
Once upon a time, armed with a black pen and a steady hand I helped a sister change a C to a B+ on a report card. It was just an experiment to see if we could get away with it (and we did), but we … [Read More...]
The Most Powerful Way to Pivot When You Don’t Feel Grateful as a Mom
Before my teenage son closed the van door and walked towards the theatre, I thought I heard it. Barely louder than a whisper, so I wasn't sure. Whipping my head around, I asked if anyone in the back … [Read More...]
