Have you heard of mom guilt? For me, it means feeling like you have failed as a parent in more than one way. It could be your kid accidentally falling off a chair, not passing a class, or deciding to not continue an extracurricular activity. I’m going to expand it and call it “Parent Guilt.” […]
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Parent Your Child the Way You Want and Ignore Others Opinions
One of my major goals that came mid 2019 is to be my authentic self and not worry about others’ opinions. Being a good mother is something that is very important to me. I want to prepare my teens for adulthood. What’s important for me is that they are happy adults with little regret. In […]
Learning to Stop Asking My Teens So Many Questions
I could have been a detective because I can ask question after question after question. It doesn’t help that I am an overanalzyer. One of the good things about doing family therapy is that allows you to really understand your part to play in a family conflict. My kids said that I make them feel […]
Taking a Step Back to Help My Teens Find Their Grit
Last weekend I sat the teens down for a family meeting. I let them know that I am taking a step back especially after our family trip. They are entitled, spoiled, and have no appreciation for anything I do. Therefore, I am no longer: Going to remind them of what needs to be done I […]