Category: Parenting Teens

When your teenage son starts communicating less, don’t despair

by Nina Vallone, posted in mindulness, Parenting Teens, Teenagers

It was an ordinary weekend: Friday pizza and movie, Saturday athletics with the kids, a Saturday night dinner and Sunday was spent making meatballs and gravy the way my Nana used to make. This weekend was one of the best in my life. And at 45, I've seen a lot of weekends. My 14 year old … Continue reading When your teenage son starts communicating less, don’t despair

Mom, I Don’t Want to go to Camp This Summer

by Nina Vallone, posted in Parenting Teens, Uncategorized

My soon to be 14 year old walked in the door a few weeks ago, with flushed cheeks and a ton of energy. "Mom, I just had the best day of my LIFE. I've been out since 10:00 this morning and it's (*looks at the clock,) 4:30!" He went on. "We were at the park, … Continue reading Mom, I Don’t Want to go to Camp This Summer

Mother’s Day Was Not For Me This Year

by Nina Vallone, posted in mindful living, Mother's Day, Parenting Teens

Writing about Mother's Day two weeks after the fact is a bit risky. Who wants to read about the past? I didn't allow myself to write about Mother's Day on or around the day itself because I was ashamed at how ungrateful I sounded, and actually felt. All I wanted for Mother's Day this year … Continue reading Mother’s Day Was Not For Me This Year