Are You Investing Time That Counts?
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June 20, 2017
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The lazy days of summer are finally here. Hopefully you've had a chance to catch your breath and play a little bit. ...
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How to Get Your Teen to Listen to You
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June 13, 2017
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"How do I get my daughter to listen to me?" This is the big question for moms of teens. It seems so easy right? You tell your daughter what seems reasonable and you want her to listen to you. But actually we want more. We want...
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Is My Daughter Making Perfect (or Imperfect) Progress?
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June 6, 2017
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Every mom wants to see her daughter making 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 is so...
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6 Steps to Get Your Life Back
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May 30, 2017
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Last week Sara came to see me in my private practice. Sara had that spaced out, frazzled look. She said, "I want my life back. It's only the first week of summer and I'm ready for school to start." Sara really didn't want school to start,...
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Finals are almost over…and mom you deserve a break
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May 23, 2017
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The last month of school can get crazy. Many of you have been living your lives at 100 miles per hour with all of the end of the year activities. Your daughter thought...
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Pressure to be Perfect: Prom Edition
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May 2, 2017
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What do you remember about your prom? I don't recall the details but I know I had fun. I didn't stress about my hair, makeup, or how much I weighed. There were no Promposals. I went with my boyfriend and two other couples in a car....
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The Six Ways Moms Escalate Drama
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April 18, 2017
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Yes, teen girls can be drama queens, but mom's can be drama mamas. "How? Our disrespectful, moody, entitled and defiant daughters can push our buttons. And what happens when they push our buttons? We get angry and frustrated very quickly. We fire words right back at our daughters...
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What is a Successful Teenager?
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March 28, 2017
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Defining success is a tricky, especially when it comes to your teenager. If I asked you if your daughter or son was successful what would you say? Would your daughter say she is successful? These are uncomfortable questions for both you and your daughter. Here's why. This culture...
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“She Won’t Listen To Me?”
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March 21, 2017
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It seems so simple. In your head it's super clear. All you need her to do is clean her room. That's not asking too much. It's the least she can do. You are having guests over and you are cleaning the rest of the house, plus...
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Beyond Drama: Signs of Growth in Your Teen
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March 7, 2017
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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. (When was the last time you heard...
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What a Mother’s Heart Needs
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February 14, 2017
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It's all about the heart. This is what enabled me to see my daughter as an "An Amazing Treasure." 'A Mother's Heart' is not talked about in the parenting books. Most parenting books focus on giving you tools and techniques to get through the teenage...
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Top 3 Mistakes Mom’s Make: And How to Avoid Them
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January 24, 2017
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Moms typically make the same mistakes. How do I know this? I am a mom and I've definitely done all three of these. I know that these mistakes created a whole new set of problems for me, and it didn't serve my daughter in any...
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All Mothered Out? The 5 Essential Needs to Feeling Good
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January 3, 2017
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Do you need a vacation from the Holidays? I wouldn’t be surprised if you are All Mothered Out. You know if you are All Mothered Out because… You have no patience, especially with your kids. You feel like you are going to implode if you see one...
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Why Your Daughter’s Brain Makes Your Job Harder
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November 1, 2016
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My family loves to tell stories. One of my favorites is when my sister was 13. My dad, sister and I were down at Memorial Park in Houston. We had hiked down to Buffalo Bayou. The bayou is brown and murky and God knows what...
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What Needs to Change this School Year?
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August 16, 2016
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Summer is starting to fade away, and the reality hits us. Another school year is upon us. For many mothers the first day of school is a happy day. You get your time and space back. You can relax because you know your daughter is back...
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Are You Infected by the Weary Virus?
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August 2, 2016
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All moms experience weariness. The reason being is that we are fighting the good fight for our family. We give and give and give. And often we don't spend the necessary time replenishing all that we pour out onto those we care about. Often, this...
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Don’t Give Up: Get Back On Your Horse
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July 19, 2016
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I live in Texas. Everyone in Texas rides a horse, right? (Well, maybe not in Houston.) One weekend I was visiting my sister in Austin. We went to see some friends who lived outside of Austin who had four horses on several acres of land. Her...
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The Downside of Multi-tasking?
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July 12, 2016
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We call it multi-tasking. Women pride themselves for being able to do a million things at once. Here's my question. How's it working for you? My guess is that it's not working that well. Something is going to be compromised. It's not just that we are doing several...
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When Your Daughter Doesn’t Appreciate You
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February 23, 2016
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One of our core needs as moms is to feel appreciated. And when we don't get the appreciation from our kids or even our partners day after day after day, it affects us deeply. We can lose our motivation, our energy, our worth, and definitely...
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Top 3 Mistakes Mom’s Make: And How to Avoid Them
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January 19, 2016
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Moms typically make the same mistakes. How do I know this? I am a mom and I've definitely done all three of these. I know that these mistakes created a whole new set of problems for me, and it didn't serve my daughter in any...
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