Category: Teenagers

Proud to be a B- Mom

by Nina Vallone, posted in mindful living, Parenting Teens, Teenagers

I may be a B- mom. And after 17+ years of parenting, I’m ok with the B-. I came to this revelation a few days ago when I stood impatiently in a Starbucks line, waiting for my Venti dark roast with room for cream. I overheard two moms of fourth graders (the line was long … Continue reading Proud to be a B- Mom

How I Learned to Stop Controlling My Kiddos

by Nina Vallone, posted in Parenting Teens, Teenagers

Last summer, my senior daughter informed me of her decision to NOT run cross country this year, a sport she’s run since fifth grade. My first reaction (in my head, thank the stars!) was “WHAT? COME ON! THAT IS SO CRAZY!  IT’S SENIOR YEAR. WHY??? HOW WILL THIS LOOK ON THE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS?” My real … Continue reading How I Learned to Stop Controlling My Kiddos

2016: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

by Nina Vallone, posted in 30 days of gratitude, intentional living, living better, Teenagers

Another year gone by. The passing of time always confounds me. Every year I ask myself the most obvious questions like how can I have two teenagers, how can I be 47, have we really had our dog eight years and where does the time go? Or the one that usually blows me away when … Continue reading 2016: Looking Back and Looking Ahead