My son walked up to a sales associate at a sporting goods store the other day and let him know that he was looking for something and he couldn’t find it. He didn’t ask for my help and he didn’t hesitate. He just found a sales associate and said, “Your website says you have it in stock but I don't see it here." Ten minutes later the new item in hand and after requesting a mini-lesson on how to use his new head harness for lifting weights (I know), we were on our way. It sounds like a small ... View the Post
Here’s Why I Love That My Teens Aren’t Afraid To Speak Up
14 Ordinary Ways This Mom WAS a Hero
I often see those “My Mom is My Hero” stories floating around on social media, especially this time of year. My three teens used to bring home assignments from school with that sort of title on it years ago. Although they certainly still give me hugs and even homemade cards on occasion, they haven't written anything like that lately. Especially after the way I hollered impatiently the other night and then overbaked the enchiladas. But maybe, someday, they’ll write a story along those lines ... View the Post
My Son Doesn’t Have A Big Social Life And I Need To Stop Worrying
There was a dance at my son's high school last week and he had no interest in going. He's quit all team sports--he played them all in elementary school--and he doesn't mind being home on a Friday or Saturday night even if his good friends are getting together. He is a social person and enjoys hobbies, but as he's gotten older, many of the things he enjoys doing, things like lifting weights, researching different exercises, and skateboarding, seem to be solitary activities. He seems to prefer ... View the Post
Find Expert Help For College Admissions and How to Pay for College Here
We have been through the college admissions maze five times with our five kids. It was overwhelming, it was exhausting and we wasted so much time seeking reliable information that we could trust. Each of our kids was so different that what we learned for the oldest was out of date by the time the youngest applied. We wanted to find a way to help other parents. We wanted to find experts who could answer questions every day so that they could have answers in real time. We wanted to ... View the Post
5. Our Kids Never Will NOT Need Us
I sit here scrolling through dozens of pictures on my phone, reliving last weekend, and all the emotions that accompanied it – my first child’s college graduation. I took as many pictures as I could - and as my daughter had the patience for - of both the significant moments, and various not-really-important images, so that I could share them with our many family members who were unable to attend. And over the course of three days, I captured and witnessed moments of joy, sorrow, peace, and ... View the Post
This Baseball Mom Has 12 Pieces of Advice for Parents of Athletes
Today my son's community college Baseball career has came to an end. As I sit here heartbroken for him, I have to admit I unselfishly had no desire to see him stop playing anytime soon. I so wanted his team to advance to the next level. However tonight, they just couldn't pull it off. Many people out there do not understand exactly what it means for an athlete to attend a community college. Quite frankly, I'm not up for a debate. But what I do know is, that for two years straight, my son ... View the Post