As my kids' summer vacation comes to an end I find myself wanting to soak up every moment with them. I’ve been putting off lunch dates with friends, trying to work when they are busy doing something else and telling myself all the things I do for me, like getting my hair done or talking for hours on the phone with my best friend, can wait until they go back to school. But it’s been catching up with me and they are noticing. This past week I've been feeling guilty every time I schedule ... View the Post
Why Our Teens Care if We are Happy
7 Things Moms Of Teens Don’t Give A Crap About
If you've retired your need to make sure your child always has clean, matching clothes, is wearing a warm coat, and you humiliate them on the daily without caring at all, you are probably the mom of a teen. Long gone are the days when your main goal in life was to give them comfort and joy at every moment. As a mother of teens, it’s freeing to let go and care less about things that used to feel earth-shattering. What Moms of Teens No Longer Need to Give a Crap About 1. If they're wearing a ... View the Post
Grown and Flown Style: Transition into Fall
Ahhhh September, my absolute favorite month of the year. The days are warm, the nights are cool. Not only is it “Back to school” time, but it’s also “Back to me time”. I love shedding my summer skin. New haircut, new denim, new slides or loafers. And always a new little jacket. Overall, I am striving for a perfect minimalist approach, low key and casual. This season I am also on the hunt for the perfect straight leg jean. I haven't found them yet but when I do, you will all hear about ... View the Post
Avoid These 5 Things When You and Your Teen are on College Tours
When my son, now a rising college senior was in high school, I got banned from his college tours. My oohing, ahhing and opinionated commentary during our first tour led to his request to visit schools alone with his dad. I was somewhat relieved as the prospect of my firstborn leaving the nest was weighing heavily on my mind. I pretended to be offended, yet accommodating, and happily retreated to a blissful state of denial. But then came the one tour that his dad and I had to divide and ... View the Post
My Biggest Goal in Life is to Raise Kids Who are Aware
I've had a lot if goals in my life: when I was 8, I decided I wanted to go to college on Vermont and I did. I always wanted to be a writer and after crushing some self-doubt and finding my voice, I am. My dream was to live in the same town I grew up in, have kids and send those kids to the same elementary school I went to; done and done. But the big one, the goal that has taken the most out of me and will continue to deplete me of all my energy and strip the color right out of my hair ... View the Post
Success After College Doesn’t Require A Big Name College Degree
I recently went to New York City to see Mean Girls, the new musical on Broadway based on Tina Fey's 2004 movie of the same name. It was excellent! The music was amazing, the lyrics were hilarious, and the cast was fantastic. I am not surprised it was nominated for 12 Tony Awards this year. Sitting in the theater before the show began, I read over the Playbill to see what other shows the cast has been in. What caught my attention was not all of the impressive productions the cast has been in ... View the Post