I’m not going to pretend that I’m an expert at parenting teens, but I’m certainly in the thick of it. Right now I’ve got three teenage daughters. I also work with teens at church, so helping teens is on my mind daily. I’ve been so worried about my teens during the last couple years of […]
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Room Declutter Checklist (for Teens & Young Adults)
Teens and young adults have unique needs to help them declutter. My advice is to suggest their room may need a Deep Cleaning or a Decluttering, and then offer to help. Some teens may feel comfortable having you in their room helping, and some may really need that help, but they still may want some […]
Remember Deodorant
Last fall the middle school had a night where kids and parents went around re-enacting the kids’ school schedules. In between classes, the hallways were packed. I’m not one that will usually voluntarily be in a big crowd, so it was already awkward for me. It was then made even more awkward because of the […]
Dr. Mommy-Pimple-Popper
My kids have a bit of a nickname for me they use when the time is right. I have something kind of weird and awkward to admit, but let me give you some context first. Puberty is so awkward for girls! I wrote a lot about all that awkwardness in my Open Letter to My […]
Room Cleaning Checklist (for tweens, teens, and young adults)
I was lying in bed last night trying to go to sleep, but instead I was thinking about the week ahead. My kids are home for another week of break (yay!) and I was thinking about what I want to do with them. They got frozen yogurt gift cards in their stockings and I want […]
Inspiring Bathroom Decor for Girls
Raising girls is terrifying. To all the moms out there who have it all figured out – I’m impressed. I do not think I have it all figured out. I just keep trying my hardest. I hope my efforts will help my girls always remember their worth. There was a list of things I wanted my […]
Morning & Bath Time Grooming Baskets {This Is What I Do}
I have four kids and there are two kids’ bathrooms with baths. Yes, sometimes the little guy uses MY bathroom, but he is starting to transition to using the regular kids bathroom. I’m not going to pretend like 4 kids sharing two bathrooms is very hard … I think my kids live a pretty nice […]