The first time Eliza asked me about sex she was 5, and we were sitting in the local library parking lot after school pick-up. Eliza’s kindergarten teacher was pregnant, so it made sense after all (she was wondering how ‘babies were made’). I’m a Nurse Practitioner by training, so, after a brief moment of panic, […]
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Are you ready to help your teen have more tools to handle her stress? And, yes, to help her feel more sane in the midst of her daily emotional roller coaster? Let’s talk mindfulness and teens. And, also, let’s talk your sanity while raising a teen. I am so excited to share this new free […]
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