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Is your happiness dependent on your teen’s happiness? Here’s why I asked you this question. Last week, a mom told me with a big smile on her face, “I guess it’s time to go back to my recovery meeting.” I asked her, “Why?” She told......

Sometimes the answer is no. It has to be, if we are going to protect our daughters. This is not the fun part of being a parent. There she is, standing in front of you in her mature, grown-up body. She tells you she can......

Every mom wants to see her teen make progress. You hope to witness your teen moving forward and progressing in their academics, creativity, relationships, responsibility, and maturity. This yearning is instinctual in moms and feels like it is written in our DNA. Because this feeling......

Teenage girls live in the selfie generation. It’s what teen girls do. So what’s up with all these selfies? Parents can be baffled by the frequency of their daughter’s selfies. When we were teens, we also loved getting our pictures taken, but it wasn’t all the......

Exercise is a necessity for all teens, not just the superstars. This is foundational for their physical and emotional health. There are many benefits to exercise, which go far beyond the quest for the perfect body. Better school performance. Exercise not only strengthens our muscles,......

The sky was deep blue, no humidity, and the temperature was 60 degrees. I decided to take advantage of this beautiful day in Houston. Days like these are rare in Houston, and I wasn’t going to miss it. The red buds were out, and some......

Defining success is tricky, especially when it comes to your teenager. Would you say your teen is successful? Would you say your teen was successful? These are uncomfortable questions for both you and your teen. Here’s why. This culture defines success in terms of ranking......

I love being around teenagers. They have an energy and joy that’s contagious. When you can get past the drama, you can see the teenager’s wonderful attributes and qualities, many of which we have lost as adults. Yes, teens can be emotionally reactive, but they......

You are going to love this episode. Today we are going to dive into a teenager’s emotional life. I think what makes parenting teens so challenging is dealing with their intense emotions. Sometimes you’re the target of their emotional storms and sometimes they turn their......

I am taking an online defensive driving course. I could say I am taking the course because I wanted to lower my car insurance, which is partially true. But the truth is, I was speeding and got a ticket. There you have it. The secret......