In this episode of "The Summer Before...", Karen and Emily discuss the summer before college and answer your questions about preparing for this big transition. They talk about fostering independence, celebrating your Senior, and teaching essential life skills. Emily shares some hilarious advice on dorm room safety, and Karen reminds moms to lower our expectations when it comes to phone calls.
Read MoreKaren and Sunny are back together today talking about the experience of sending our children off to college for the first time.
Read MoreOn today’s episode Karen and Sunny answer questions from moms with high school seniors getting ready for graduation! We cover enjoying this last summer at home with your child, how often is too often to “check in”, what to expect on move-in day and even how to handle visits home now that your child is living independently at school.
Read MoreToday's episode is all about finding contentment mommas. Karen answers questions about comparison, entitlement and allowances in this episode about learning to be content in our lives. Tune in to hear Karen's wisdom about how we can pass on to our children the peace that comes from running your own race at your own pace.
Read MoreIt feels like they were just babies, but every you turn around they seem to be growing up more! How do you handle that as their mom? Today on Wire Talk, Karen and Sunny talk about everything from the emotions of your youngest going to kindergarten all the way to your oldest going away to college. Welcome to episode 81!
Read MoreThere's a fine line in between helping your child, and doing too much for them. Sometimes, they need to learn the hard lessons in life (with a safety net to catch them) but sometimes, they need us to step in. So where's that line? Karen discusses it on today's episode.
Read MoreThe job of being a mom is never done! Even after your children have grown and left your home, difficult parenting situations still come up.
Read MoreIt's a new season of freedom for both you and your child.
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