I wanted to take a turn to a more serious note this episode. This stage of parenting has come with unexpected struggles navigating my own feelings. Parenting teens & preteens is some of what I expected, but just the stereotypical things, like dishes piled up in their room, laundry all over the floor, but a lot of what I never expected. Take a listen for stories about my kids who are wonderful messes (aren't we all?), about parenting this age group, & my first-timer moment this month!