The Tooth Fairy’s Parting Gift for a Teen and Her Mom (Published in Her View From Home)

My daughter used to be enamored with the heart-shaped notes the Tooth Fairy left under her pillow. She’d run into my room in the morning squealing with joy, note in hand, repeating the words of encouragement and praise the Tooth Continue reading The Tooth Fairy’s Parting Gift for a Teen and Her Mom (Published in Her View From Home)

How I’m Learning to Slowly Let Go of My College Senior (Published in Grown and Flown)

Dropping my son off at college sucked, despite my preparation for this moment since he was 2-years-old and starting preschool. My son refused to enter the classroom and was physically removed from me as we both cried. He encored this Continue reading How I’m Learning to Slowly Let Go of My College Senior (Published in Grown and Flown)

Avoid These 5 Things When You and Your Teen Are On College Tours (Published in Grown and Flown)

When my son, now a rising college senior was in high school, I got banned from his college tours. My oohing, ahhing and opinionated commentary during our first tour led to his request to visit schools alone with his dad. Continue reading Avoid These 5 Things When You and Your Teen Are On College Tours (Published in Grown and Flown)

How to Not Lose Your Sh*t When Dropping Your Kid Off at College (Published in Kveller)

Last year after dropping my firstborn off at college, I wrote an article describing what now seems like a total freak-show with me starring in the central role. I sobbed for three hours on the ride home, became extremely nauseated due Continue reading How to Not Lose Your Sh*t When Dropping Your Kid Off at College (Published in Kveller)

The College Advice My Teen Actually Appreciated (Published In The Huffington Post)

My son survived his first semester in college. Actually, he more than survived – he thrived, matured, mellowed and had the time of his life. He even studied some. The night before we took him to school I was overwrought Continue reading The College Advice My Teen Actually Appreciated (Published In The Huffington Post)