Amazing College Tours with My Daughter: “You’ve got to put yourself out there.” “Go to class.” “It was hard at first. It seemed like everyone was having way more fun than me. All the friends and parties. But it’s all fake. We all feel homesick and think everyone’s got it Read more…
Important Life Lessons–This weekend, I took my 16 year old daughter on a warm fall hike in a neighboring Northern California town. On this outing, with a curious heart, I invited her to share about what she’d like more or less of from me as her mom. She’s very kind Read more…
As my 8th grade daughter bustled around the house getting ready for Halloween at school with her curly-haired wig bobby pinned to her head, my oldest daughter came into the kitchen. She said to me, “Mom, I wish I had that much confidence as an eighth grader!” I smiled at Read more…
One Parent’s Journey I’d like to tell you about one parent’s journey of how to let kids go. To be honest, this is my journey! This past weekend I took my daughter 2+ hours from home to celebrate her Sweet 16 with a trip to the Santa Cruz Beach and Read more…
I’m not the best mom. I say the wrong things. I piss my teen off. I get preoccupied. I worry if she’ll be alright. If she’ll find her way in a world that continues to be so hard on women. I cringe at some of the stories of my past Read more…
Important life lessons for daughters are vital for parents to teach. I am feeling the crunch of time as my daughter and I push aside the tray of freshly foraged dehydrated mushrooms to make room at the breakfast table this morning. I observe us once again squeezing in a small Read more…
I am a girl and parent expert with over 20 years of experience helping families as a therapist, life coach, girl mentor, and group faciltator. One of the ways I love to support girls and parents is to help them understand what is developmentally normal. I also want them to Read more…
Not too long ago, I was the towering presence of security and love. My daughters growing to my knees, then thighs. Moving eventually to my stomach, breasts, and shoulders. We didn’t need any solid measurements. My body held the benchmarks of their growth. Gazing downward, I’d meet their child eyes Read more…
When anxiety becomes an enormous family problem, it often slowly but surely infiltrates the family system. When one person suffers from anxiety, it starts to seep out and effect other family members. The good thing about knowing how anxiety works is that families can be empowered do something about it. Read more…
Many parents find it difficult to carve out time for themselves. Getting away takes careful planning and a willingness to let go, whether you are leaving for a few hours or a few days. Hear me out. If you can take some time for yourself, you and your family will Read more…