Last night, I was sitting at a red light with my 18 month old son and husband in the car. I happened to look up and saw a white car speeding toward us with no inclination as stopping. Finally, she slammed on her brakes and skidded to a stop, approximately 6” from my bumper. While I was looking at the girl driving in the rear view mirror, bracing myself for what I thought was about to happen, one odd thought came to my mind: where are her eyes? Why aren’t they on the road? She was likely either ... View the Post
7 Things This 20-Something Would Tell Her Teenage Self
Drug Addiction: This is What I Wrote to My Kids After the Funeral
Boys, today we buried a young man. He was an addict. He had a drug addiction to heroin, to getting high and to that feeling of abandonment that accompanies drugs. There is nothing more devastating than drugs. There is nothing that breaks a family apart and that destroys your future, like drugs. And trust me boys, as I saw today, there is nothing in this world as heartbreaking, as soul wrenching as a mother and father burying their son. [Read Next: Helping Your Student Cope with ... View the Post
5 Annoying Things About Little Kids I (Mostly) Don’t Miss
I love having teenagers. They are funny and interesting, and I always have someone around who is up for late night binge watching. So far two of them are taller than me, so they can reach stuff that I can’t. The girls let me borrow their shoes. I have people to help me with my errands, carry heavy boxes, fix a paper jam in the printer, and drive me home if I have a second glass of wine at dinner. Not only that, they can all put on their own shoes, pour their own juice, and rarely does ... View the Post
This Mom’s Top 10 Things for Her College Son to Know
Dear Son, I know you don’t have a lot of patience for things like “Heartfelt Advice As You Head Off to College” letters, so I’m gonna keep this brief and to the point. Here are just ten important things I want you to remember as you start the “College” chapter of your life. 1. Smile, be polite, and offer compliments when you can. Be curious about other people’s stories and life experiences. Try to be positive, and make people laugh. If you can try your best to do all of these things, ... View the Post
Dear Daughter, Don’t Worry About the Tears I’ll Shed
I am so excited for you and your new adventure! Whether you decide to read this tonight or a few weeks from now, know that I am always rooting for you to climb the mountain of your dreams. You have spent a lot of hours, days, months, sweat, and tears getting ready to get ready to be your own person and preparing to go on this adventure. Know that part of you has already accomplished your dream by getting to the point of sitting right where you are right now. I could not be more proud of ... View the Post
Be Right, Be Wrong, Be Quiet and 17 Other Pieces of Advice for My College Kid
You are embarking on a great journey and I know there will be times that you won’t come to me, so I am giving you some advice for college in advance. Some is old, some is new, but I want you to remember all of these things. 1. Be kind. To everyone, all the time. No excuses. If you have nothing nice to say, smile and walk away. 2. Be generous. Not just with money, but with your smiles, hugs, laughter, and time. 3. Be tolerant. You are one unique person in a world of 7 ... View the Post
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