Not Your
Grandmother’s Pearls
Words of Wisdom for the Modern Parent
Senior year is full of "lasts." Last homecoming. Last season. Last time with this friend group. They're leaving behind childhood, family routines, and the safety of home. Even if they're excited to graduate and be done with high school, there's grief in that loss. And teenagers don't always know how to process grief. So it shows up as shutdown or acting out.
Read MoreHonestly, it was a relief for all of us. Suddenly, all those years of "why can't you just focus?" and "you're so smart, you just need to try harder" made sense. Turns out, it wasn't about trying harder or intelligence. It was about a brain that works differently.
Read MoreI realized I was about to have an existential crisis over spring activities.
Read MoreMy 22-year-old son came home for the Thanksgiving break and triggered me.
Read MoreKids with a PDA profile are hardwired to crave autonomy.
Read MoreMuch is written about "good" parenting. Choosing a parenting style is like dining at an all-you-can-eat buffet in Vegas–except you're supposed to pick just one thing, everyone's judging your plate, and somehow you still leave feeling guilty.
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