Ali Flynn
Some Days My Heart Aches
My heart aches each time I receive an eye roll.
My heart aches each time I am misunderstood and I hear clomping feet up the stairs.
My heart aches when we have unkind words with one...
Hang in There. You Got This!
When life is filled with ups and downs, hang in there. The blessings of motherhood are still hidden within the difficult days; you have to hold on tight.
When the kids are exhausted after a long...
Why Don’t I See What My Friends See in Me?
Why don’t I see what my friends see in me?
A friend of mine once commented, “You are so patient.”
“Patient?” I laughed. “No, I’m not patient.”
But my friend saw patience.
She saw patience, as I...
We All Make Mistakes and It’s Okay
I make a lot of mistakes, and one of my daughters, ever so kindly, brought a few of my mistakes to my attention last night.
She feels a disconnect and wants our relationship to repair...
Parents, Let’s Stop Publicly Shaming Our Teens!
As the sun creeps in and I scroll through my Facebook feed, I am startled to see another post publicly shaming a local teen.
I think to myself; we are better than this.
We...
Our Teens Need Us
Isn’t it funny how society has portrayed teens?
In movies and books, teens are often seen as aggressive, obnoxious, and downright hard to deal with, and some days it’s true…
But most days it’s not.
While in...
Wandering & Wondering
Friends, I have been thinking. My mind begins wandering and wondering when I’m walking alone, and each time my walk is over, I come to the same conclusion.
When I start to question and perseverate...
Dear Senior
Dear Senior,
It’s hard to let you go a little more, day by day, but be patient with me through this process...I’m trying.
It’s hard watching you continue to grow, knowing you will be on your...
The Joy of Raising Teens
Can I be honest? Really honest?
It’s a dirty little secret that oftentimes society tells us is a horrible experience.
Okay, here it is...
Raising teens is one of the most exhilarating experiences I have encountered!
There, I said...