Category Archives: Teens

How to Manage Holiday Stress

The holiday season (and holiday stress) is here. With all of the parties, social events, and family gatherings it can easily become an overwhelming time for all of us.  Some people find that Christmas is especially difficult due to change, … Continue reading

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My Dream Life

Growing up, I always imagined my life as a parent being just like Samantha’s from Bewitched.  (I know I am really dating myself here; many of you reading this probably don’t even know who I am talking about.) So let … Continue reading

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Keeping Kids Healthy During Flu Season

Well the first day of fall has come and gone, and most of us have settled back into our regular routines.  For many of us that means kids are back in school or child care.  Wherever they are, they are … Continue reading

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Is “stress mode” your family norm?

Do you ever wake up in the morning and think about your day ahead, and wish you could just crawl back under the covers for just a couple more hours?  I am often anxious about how am I going to … Continue reading

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Surviving high school – Parents, you can make a difference

I think it’s fascinating that no matter how old you are the first day of high school can still bring up so many strong emotions from places that we forget existed. It has been many years since I walked through … Continue reading

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