8 Tips to Raising a Self-Confident Daughter BEST OF FRENEMIES: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS AND WEIGHT Barbie gets a bad rap. She’s has been the prime suspect in crimes against girls’ and women’s self-esteem, followed closely by fashion designers and photoshop artists. But is she solely to blame? It’s complicated. Yes, society’s expectations and pop culture play a role, but for many women, our … [Read more...]
3 ways to combat depression anxiety and suicide in youth and teens
Now more than ever if you are a parent you need to read this article 3 ways to combat depression anxiety and suicide in youth and teens. Approximately 44 million children ages 3 to 17 are diagnosed with anxiety, while 1.9 million children and teens are diagnosed with depression (CDC). And, suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens between 15 and 24 years old (CDC). Being a … [Read more...]
Capturing that infamous HOLIDAY family photo- parents you can do it!
Capturing that infamous HOLIDAY family photo- parents you can do it! For most of us parents, every month seems jammed-packed with schedules to keep, dinners to make and lots of laundry, but December is an entirely different beast. In addition to all that other "fun" stuff, December is crammed with holidays and a very palpable pressure to create lasting memories that you and your kids will cherish … [Read more...]
Four Things I’ve Learned About Life from my Son
Four Things I've Learned About Life from my son When I was a little girl I remember telling anyone who would ask me the question, "How many kids do you want when you get older?" AT LEAST FOUR. Of course I never anticipated that the actual act of getting pregnant for a second time would be so arduous. I feel grateful for my gem of a son, my little fighter who survived in my womb when … [Read more...]
The Sudden Increased Significance of The College Essay
The Sudden Increased Significance of The College Essay by Tanya Green of @5T_collegeessaycoach If you’re a parent of a high schooler, you have certainly heard about the anxiety and stress the college process induces in teens. They’re constantly told by adults that they need to not only figure out what to do with their lives in the long term, but also study for the ACTs/SATs, … [Read more...]