Mom to Mom Keeping It Real

Moms of teens, we hear you. We are you.  Our teens need us more than ever and their world is quite unlike the one we grew up in.  Sometimes we’re worn out, scared and overwhelmed. Sometimes we just don’t know what to do.  We need each other and we need resources and tools.

How can we show up as the moms we truly want to be?

How can we bring our best to our teens—leaving our baggage at the door and connecting, truly connecting with them and their needs?

How do we guide and support them while preparing them to “adult”  at the same time?

I thought I was well-prepared when I became a mom for the first time in 2000. With decades of babysitting, a background in early childhood education, a major in Behavioral Science, years of leading small groups of adults and teaching kids, I figured I had a clue. Boy did I have a lot to learn.

My children have been my greatest teachers. I’ve made mistakes—big ones—and learned from them. My children have been gracious enough to receive me as a work in progress and to love me just the same—something I had to learn to do for them as well! I know I still have a lot to learn—and my just turned 13 year old daughter is sure to keep teaching me.

I truly do want to share some of my biggest lessons with other moms, like you. Things I wish I had been able to learn with less pain and damage to my relationship with my kids. Things that would have made the high school years a bit easier on us both. I’m excited to offer a new series to locals this spring. And if all goes well, perhaps I’ll write a book for those of you who aren’t local and like to read words as much as I like to write them.

If you are local and interested, pop over to my Event and New Product section and register. Space is limited to keep it intimate and a safe place to share. <3