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Dear Teenager, I see you: You Are Not Alone. 

Dear Teenager, I’m writing to tell you that I see you.  I see you struggling to find your place in a crowded room.  Afterall, it can be really hard navigating all of those complicated social circles.  One misstep and you could potentially end up being the highlight of everyone’s Twitter feed.  I wonder if you […]

Back to School Tips 

Back to school As summer draws to an end and children start back at school, most of us are left feeling exhausted and concerned about getting the kids ready for the upcoming school year. Staring school may come  with a host of challenges we may not be ready for, especially for those parents who have […]

Trick or Treat: Tips for Parents When Kids Have You Beat 

Happy All Hallows Eve! Tomorrow night we will be donning our best costumes, kids will be knocking down doors to fill their bags full of candy, and tales of ghouls and goblins will be shared as we celebrate Halloween! In honor of this frightfully fun night, I want to share a few tricks and treats […]

Battling the Back to School Blues 

August is approaching and you know what that means: back to school. As a kid this was always a dreadful time of the year for me. The thought of my precious summer break coming to a screeching halt was heartbreaking. I hated trading in my pool toys and flip-flops for schoolbooks and crayons. The stress […]

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