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There is a common thread in motherhood which is rooted in the love we have for our growing children. Here you will find reflections which tug at my heartstrings and words which I hope provide you with comfort and hope as you travel your motherhood journey while raising teens.
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I Am More Than A Mom. I Am Me
I am more… I am more than a food shopper, driver to all activities, and entertainer of all kinds....
I Wonder, Do My Teens Know Me?
Sometimes I wonder how much my teens know about me. I mean, I know I’m their mom and they know my...
Dear Younger Self, Keep Moving Forward
Dear Younger Self, Some days when I think back to who I am now and who I used to be, a wave washes...
It’s Hard Watching Our Kids Grow Up
With a tearful smile, I fondly recall your little hand swirling around in the magenta paint. You...
Moms, It’s Okay. No One Is Judging You!
Sometimes, I want to reach deep within my soul, shake it around a bit and say, “Wake up! You are...
Raising Teens Is Hard
While raising teens, we need to find the strength within ourselves to bend and be flexible even on...
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Riding A Bike And The Balance Of Life
Remember teaching your little one how to ride a bike and how to feel balanced? Lean too far left, you fall. Lean too far right, you fall. But center yourself perfectly and there it is…the sweet spot. As I watch from afar my daughter’s hair blowing in the humid...
It’s The Little Moments
“Mom, can you make me a cup of tea?” echoes down the staircase and I stop what I’m doing to fill up the tea kettle. You see, making tea is a simple thing which connects us together. I know it sounds funny but it’s true. Maybe it’s tea for one daughter or an egg...
Graduation Gifts To Inspire Your Graduate
High school and college graduations are quickly approaching and as our graduate dons their cap and gown, and Pomp and Circumstance echos through the theater or stadium, we may be wondering how to celebrate this milestone moment. Our graduates are beaming with pride...
20 Easter Gift Ideas For Teen Boys
Do you have a teen boy who rolls his eyes at his childhood Easter basket filled with colorful jellybeans? Maybe it's time to spice up his Easter basket with some creative items that he will be sure to smile about! Raising teens is hard enough but the holidays don't...
27 Easter Basket Ideas For Teen Girls
As our kids get older, they tend to let go of holiday traditions long before we are ready to admit. There will be times our kids aren't as excited about the holidays as they used to be. But no matter how old my kids get they will always get an Easter basket and here's...
No One Prepared This Mama’s Heart for Her Child’s Last High School Game
Choking back the tears… Tears of uncontrollable joy. Tears of pride as I see the strength of my child shine. Tears of longing for this moment to last just a little bit longer. Tears of heartache as this snippet of life comes to a close. Tears of feeling a sense of...
Raising Teens: I Wouldn’t Change This For the World
In the middle of all the "hard" is the joy that makes it all worthwhile As a mom of teenagers, there are some days I am just downright exhausted. As parents, we don’t seem to talk about it much, but raising teens can suck the absolute life out of you. And, it’s not...
To My Precious Daughter Leaving for College
I never thought being a mom would tug at my heartstrings as often as it does, but as I count down the days until my daughter leaves for college, my heart is being pulled in so many directions. My precious girl… Our days are numbered, there I said it. I don’t want to...
3 Things Teenagers Silently Struggle With Every Day
Some days I just stop and look in awe at my teens. Honestly, I’m completely overwhelmed with everything they have going on in their lives. I can’t even begin to imagine how it feels for them to have so much pressure and responsibility on their shoulders at such a...