How to Extinguish Parent Burnout
By Cheryl Maguire Jennifer Jones (name changed for privacy) first noticed feeling burned out when her daughter hit puberty. She said she felt, “emotionally and
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Alexa, Will You Do My Laundry?
By Cheryl Maguire If your teen was lucky enough to get an Echo or Echo Dot you may be wondering, “What the heck do I
Coping with Role Reversal When You’re Caring for Your Aging Parent
By Cheryl Maguire When Lisa, age 57, first noticed that her mother seemed confused, she assumed it was typical behavior from an 80-year-old. She continued to
10 Things I Learned from Eating Healthy Foods
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor Most of my life I have been a healthy weight, yet never a healthy eater. When I gave it a
Expert Tips on How To Care for an Aging Parent
By Cheryl Maguire Ashley, age 44 was awoken by a loud thud. She sprinted to the source of the sound only to find her mother,
Teaching Communication Skills in Middle School
By Cheryl Maguire Around the time my twins turned 13, they stopped talking to me. After a mumbled “Hello” when they got home from school,
How to Stop Nagging Your Teenager
By Cheryl Maguire “Parents can develop a habit of expecting their children to simply comply with demands made of them and nagging is a reactive
Part-Time Jobs for Teens: Encouraging Kids to Get a Job in Fast Food
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “I passed!” I shouted to my parents after completing the driver’s license test. My mom smiled, gave me a hug
15 Ways to Earn Extra Money On The Side
By Cheryl Maguire When my youngest child entered first grade, the questions began. “Are you going back to work now that your kids are
