A dear friend of mine who happens to be a family counselor recently wrote a wonderful article on the newest and latest parenting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive down like a bird pouncing on prey at the first sign of distress, “Lawnmower Parents” seem to be even more aggressive. … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Everyone Needs A Mental Health Day
I was a good kid growing up … well, at least by society standards. I did what I thought I was supposed to do: go to school, get good grades ... I was even active in theatre after school, which kept me from getting into too much trouble. I guess you could say that, for the most part, I didn’t cause any of the grownups in my life too much heartache. One day, when I was a … [Read more...]