That F-Word in Your House

That F-Word in Your House

No. I’m not talking about that F-word. I’m referring to the latest craze in video gaming that in just a few months has created a full-on cult following—mainly of tween and teenage boys but also girls, moms and celebrities. Even my kids’ teachers are...
Adolescent Wellness: Talk. Listen. Validate

Adolescent Wellness: Talk. Listen. Validate

Reports abound that this generation of adolescents is experiencing anxiety and depression at unprecedented rates. What gives?  “With kids, what’s really hard right now is social media,” said Heather Lacy, LMSW, at Forest View Hospital in Grand...
6 Cringe-y Truths About Raising Middle-School Boys

6 Cringe-y Truths About Raising Middle-School Boys

As the mom of three boys within three years of each other, I really do feel like I have some expertise about bringing up boys. I even wrote about it a few years ago, when I shared my favorite tips and advice for those with little ones. Back then, I felt...
Things My Dad Taught Me

Things My Dad Taught Me

I am my father’s daughter. My mother tells me this all the time. She tells me I inherited his calm, quiet demeanor and rare stubborn temper (when warranted, of course, like the time he got mad because I kept bugging him for a hamster, and I got mad because he...