I’m not the first to say that teenagers can be difficult, and being the parent of a teen can be a challenge. …
Read MoreMany of us support college students of ALL kinds. And now that the school year is well underway, our loved ones may be finding the newness and excitement starting to wear off, the workload may be getting heavier, and feelings of homesickness may be on the rise. …
Read MoreYears ago, when I would send my young son with a learning difference to school each day with words of encouragement, I sometimes felt that it was just him and me against the world. It took all we had – mother and son – to keep it together … and it was exhausting! …
Read MoreIt's back-to-school time again, and we all know what that means. It can be a time of joy. (Can't wait to see friends again! Looking forward to learning new things.) Or a time of sadness (Summer is over already! My kids are growing up too fast.) Or a time of anxiousness. (What will my teachers be like? Will I make any new friends?) Most likely, it will be a combination of all these feelings. …
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