My 14-year-old dog, Bella, surprised me by leading our family hikes, reminding me it's never too late for change, especially when parenting teens feels exhausting and hopeless. Discover how a simple shift can help you reconnect and restore calm with your teen.

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Laurie Moser shares her top five self-care practices for busy moms to improve mental wellness in just five minutes a day. Featured by Maria Angelova in Authority Magazine, this insightful interview will help you feel calmer, more connected, and empowered to thrive—even during tough teen years. 🌸

When your teen shuts down and won’t open up, it can leave you feeling helpless, anxious, and alone. In this post, I’m sharing simple, calming strategies that help you stay grounded, regulate your own emotions, and create the kind of safe connection your teen truly needs—especially during the hard moments.

Ever watched your teen struggle and felt completely powerless to help? That gut-wrenching moment taught me the hardest parenting lesson: sometimes our job isn't to solve their problems. Discover how standing beside your teen—rather than jumping in to fix everything—might be the most powerful gift you can give them during these challenging years.

Discover how one simple approach can transform mundane errands into meaningful connection time with your teenagers.

This simple food chart on the fridge, helped to change our family eating habits

Are you making this self-care mistake too?

the hardest time of my life…

Changing up traditions with teens over the holiday season

Bears, Teens & Camping: A Mom's Insights

Are you struggling with sleep at night?

Do you have this question about how to find some calm in the middle of chaos while parenting struggling teens?

Getting started with a self-care practice is easier than you think. Find out these simple ways that take less than 5 minutes to get started.

If you do this one thing, you will be able to support your teen better.

The similarities between hiking up mountains and parenting teens

The secrets to making outdoor activity fun and an opportunity for connection with your teens.

How I really feel about self-care

Are you scheduling time for this? It’s crucial for your mental health and wellbeing.

How to connect with your teen in 5 simple ways.

How this bad advice from an “expert,” gave me clarity on my WHY!