Category: Life
-
Teenagers: The Eye Rolls, the Silence, and the Gold in Between
Advice in the Mess — Post 2 That Teenage Silence? It’s Not What You Think There’s a special kind of silence that only a teenager can bring.Not peaceful. Not quiet.Heavy eyerolls. Loud in a weird, invisible way. It used to be tantrums and a million questions.Now it’s side-eyes, slammed doors, and the classic “you just…
-
IT HAS ARRIVED!
“Nah I’m good”! Welcome to My First Book — Written from the Heart, Shared with Purpose! ✨ Discovering Your True Self: A Guidebook for Everyone ✨ I poured my heart into this book a few years ago. It’s a personal guide born out of years of soul-searching. It emerged from trials and tiny (but powerful)…
-
This Isn’t What I Expected — And That’s Okay
Advice in the Mess, Post 1 I thought I’d be the cool parent. You know — the one with the perfect balance of patience and humor. Calm during meltdowns. Consistent with routines. Never raising her voice. Always knowing what to say. Instead? I’ve cried in the pantry more than once. I’ve whispered “I’m so tired”…
-
Top 10 Ways I’m Helping My Teen Discover a Hobby and Career She’ll Love
Feeling stuck trying to help your teen find their spark? You’re not alone! In this post, I share 10 real-life ways I’m walking alongside my daughter as she explores hobbies and future careers—with no pressure, just encouragement. From mini experiments to personality tests, this guide is filled with simple, heartfelt ideas any parent can try.…
Uniquely Mixed 