by Bonnie Harris | Feb 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Current Events, Mental Health, Questions and Answers
Q. I’m utterly overwhelmed. I’m resentful of those who have support from a partner and grandparents and guilty for feeling resentful. Frustrated that there’s no end in sight. Exhausted, emotionally and physically. Sad. I miss my family and friends. Lonely. 3...
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 25, 2022 | Addiction, Communication, Current Events, Mental Health, social media, Teens
Q. There were recently two child suicides in neighboring towns to us in less than two weeks, one of them a 13 year old. How does this happen? How can I protect my tween from a similar fate? I am at a loss. What is happening in the world?? A. Too many children all over...
by Bonnie Harris | Sep 7, 2021 | Communication, Confident Parents, Everyday Parenting, School, Teens
I know I’m not alone in thinking this school year would be sort of back to normal. But it’s not over yet and many believe it won’t ever be. We are in a new reality that we first believed temporary. Our kids are going back to school but this year with no option for...
by Bonnie Harris | Jul 9, 2021 | Activities, Communication, Current Events, Everyday Parenting
This summer, especially following this Covid-fraught school year, I want to revisit my Be more, teach less philosophy. Kids love summer. It’s a time to be laid back and let go of all the tension around schoolwork and grades. And this year especially, after the stress...
by Bonnie Harris | Apr 2, 2021 | Anxiety, Communication, Everyday Parenting
This year has brought us all to our personal edges. I’m guessing you are exhausted and done with it. You want your kids back in school with a schedule you can count on, and you want your life back to normal. You’re also probably juggling guilt about not being a good...
