: About Me

Does Parenting Teens Put Too Much Stress on Your Plate? You know how it is to turn over a new leaf, vowing to eat only healthy foods from now on. Parenting teens can feel a lot like that. You start confidently, in complete control, armed with facts and tips from the media, books and friends. You dig in, go all out for a flashy few weeks or even a few months, and then find yourself sliding downhill, wondering how you lost momentum. When my first child, Matt, turned 13, I had this feeling of pride, like I had somehow done something cool. I don't know about you, but I eagerly anticipated the ...