January Reset: What Parents of High Schoolers Should Focus On (By Grade)
January 2, 2026
Happy New Year. If you’re a parent of a high schooler, January feels less like a fresh start and more like a deep breath before
Episode 12 | Standing in the Doorway: Alignment, Letting Go, and Parenting Through Change
January 1, 2026
The week between Christmas and New Year’s always feels like standing in a doorway. The rush slows. The noise softens. And there’s finally enough space
When Nothing Is Urgent, But Everything Feels Heavy | Parenting High School Seniors & Teens
December 26, 2025
There is a particular kind of quiet that settles in during school breaks for families with high school students. The calendar opens up. The emails
Episode 11 | Nothing Needs to Be Fixed Right Now: A Christmas Eve Message for Parents of Teens
December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve has a way of bringing emotions closer to the surface. For many parents of teens — especially parents of high school seniors navigating
When College Talk Takes Over Family Conversations (And How Parents Can Reset the Tone)
December 19, 2025
There is a moment that sneaks up on many parents of high school students, especially during family gatherings, milestone seasons, or times when college admissions
Episode 10: Decision Season Without Losing Perspective: How Parents Can Support Teens Through College Decisions
December 17, 2025
College decision season is here—and for many families, it brings a mix of excitement, anxiety, confusion, and emotional whiplash. If your home feels tense right
How Gratitude Changes How We See These High School Years
November 28, 2025
The other night, I looked across the dinner table at my college freshman, and for a second I forgot about every stress-filled moment of his
Let’s Talk Money: How to Have the College Cost Conversation Without Panic (or Guilt)
October 31, 2025
If you’ve survived Halloween week — the costumes, the candy, the chaos — congratulations. You’ve got the stamina for what’s next. Because right after pumpkin
Bittersweet Goodbyes and Brave New Beginnings
June 14, 2025
A week ago yesterday was Seaforth High School’s graduation. It’s a day I’ve looked forward to and yet dreaded all at once. It always gets
Snorkeling and Sea Turtles: Reflections on High School and College Admissions
April 21, 2025
This past spring break, my family took a trip to Hawaii—a bittersweet getaway marking the end of an era. With two high schoolers in the
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Former high school counselor, mom of two boys, and your guide from freshman year through the finish line. I help parents figure out what matters now, what can wait, and what to do next.
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