BERGEN COUNTY MOMS

​ We hear a lot about our children being part of the ‘me’ generation. And to an extent that’s true. “Give me, buy me, get me, you know...

Get a life? You wish you had a life, and so does your teen! Most days it feels as if your life is all about your child and getting...

During her first semester at college, my daughter gave me the following head's up before returning home for a break -- she dyed her hair...

I retweeted this message from Emily Roberts (therapist and author). "Parents, ask your kids, 'Would you say that to her face?' When...

A mom shared that she had been looking forward to some quiet time. Unfortunately, her teen (who didn’t yet have a license) came to her...

There are three things that we should always demand in our lives from the people who matter. To be seen. To be heard. To be valued. I...

That got your attention, didn't it? The expression "F-bomb" (you know, the "F" word that we write f*#@ in public) is an official word in...

In the age of ‘give me, buy me, get me” it’s important to be prepared for the nagging and deflection our kids are so good at. Today’s...

I love Pharrell Williams’ song “Because I’m Happy”. It’s an upbeat, catchy tune, and you have to love the videos of all those people...

Many of you are sending your kids off to college soon, and maybe for the first time. I’ve been there, twice. And now my daughter lives...

Statistics show that about three percent of all babies in the U.S. are born with some form of physical or mental disability. It can be...

Thirty, sixty, ninety days. Clean and sober. They're in recovery, fixed, and all's right with the world, right? No, no, and no. The...

One of the most common questions I hear is “How can I get my kids to eat healthy?” The truth is, developing a relationship with...

A parent submitted the following question: How do parents make decisions on older teens through early 20s who want to go away on...

You realize that your child (or other loved one) is drinking or drugging or both. After the shock wears off, you reach out, get...

I’m a Mom. I’m every Mom. We might not have the same circumstances, titles, roles, and lives, but we are all Moms. We all want the...

Being a mother is my proudest accomplishment, a tremendous source of joy in my life, and one of the things I feel I’m best at (I’ve...

I was talking to a colleague at school. I asked a question, he gave me a serious answer. This man usually jokes around a lot, so I really...

Congratulations to Kerribeth McKenna! ​ She is the proud mom of a toddler boy and new baby girl. And to Kerribeth’s surprise, her...

Motherhood comes with a secret. It comes with an advanced degree in life. A Masters of Motherhood that translates on the soccer field...