Front Loading

Front Loading

Front Loading No, I’m not referring to a washing machine and dryer (although I do love laundry!)!    I’m referring to the importance of front-loading our children when we know they will be subjected to a situation where you (and they) know it may not set up well for...
Teens and Group Texting

Teens and Group Texting

Teens and Group Texting Maximum: 4 That’s how many friends I allow our boys to be with on a group chat. Oh, I can hear and see all the comments on this one: She’s a bad mom…an unrealistic Mom…controlling Mom. How about this one:  Boundary Mom. This all started one...
Social Media, Anxiety and Teen Identity

Social Media, Anxiety and Teen Identity

Social Media, Anxiety and Teen Identity How much do you think social media contributes to the formation of identity in our teens? During the middle and high school years, teens are on the one-way highway to self-discovery. Self-identity, trying to figure out their...