The other day I read a crazy statistic that said that said that 55% of moms felt they were not doing a good job when they compared… Read more “You’re Doing Great! Keep it Up”
Author: annquasarano
This is What Truth Looks Like: Parenting a Teen
When my son was an infant, I thought, “Oh, when he just starts sleeping through the night, this parenting gig will become so much easier.” When he… Read more “This is What Truth Looks Like: Parenting a Teen”
Teens in Trouble: Stress and Suicide
Earlier this month several of my friends who routinely commute to New York City for work posted photos of a crowded Grand Central Terminal on their Facebook… Read more “Teens in Trouble: Stress and Suicide”
Our House Was Burglarized: And Something Precious Was Taken From Us
A few weeks ago, a friend complemented a pair of earrings I was wearing and when I thanked her, I mentioned that I had just bought them… Read more “Our House Was Burglarized: And Something Precious Was Taken From Us”
Why Can’t Our Leaders Be More Like Kids
Last night I attended my son’s middle school concert. Kids from the band, orchestra, and chorus performed Christmas, Chanukah, and African songs in celebration of the Holidays.… Read more “Why Can’t Our Leaders Be More Like Kids”
You Will Be Disappointed…And You Will Live
One of the most important things we can teach our kids is to be resilient, to bounce back better and stronger than before, with a bit of… Read more “You Will Be Disappointed…And You Will Live”
Thankfulness Challenge to Happiness Practice
Every November my Facebook feed is filled with people providing a daily update on the things they are most thankful for – friends, family, their pet, sunny… Read more “Thankfulness Challenge to Happiness Practice”
10 Ways Not To Dress Your Kids For Halloween
It goes without saying that any costume with the word “sexy” in it should probably be avoided, but there are other ways for parents to fail big… Read more “10 Ways Not To Dress Your Kids For Halloween”
5 Things I Love About Fall
Hands down, summer is my favorite season. I thrive in the heat, the humidity, and the days that seem to last forever. I adore walking barefoot across… Read more “5 Things I Love About Fall”
Teens: One Mom’s Perspective
Having somewhat successfully (he’s still breathing!) raised a child to his teen years, I can unequivocally say there is no “easy” stage. I used to believe that… Read more “Teens: One Mom’s Perspective”
