I know that most of you know that my life is full of teenagers and the grand lesson for parents of teenagers (and those teens) is learning how to let go, detach in some ways, and reconnect in others. As I look back, however, I can see how this has really been the process of parenting and family life all along and has taught me fabulous lessons that I can carry over into all areas of my life. What I have learned about letting go and detaching is that it is not the cold-hearted, ignoring behavior that I used to … Continue reading →