When Hot Girl Summer Becomes Honest
In popular culture, we hear about “Hot Girl Summer,” which encourages us to be free, independent, and carefree. But reality is a different story.
Being a grown-up sucks. We have bills, concerns, and elements outside of our control. Sometimes we are thrown into situations where all we can do is react, and the only vacation we have is a mixed drink on the patio in our Stanley cup as the bug zapper does its thing.
When Mom Becomes Consultant
n general, the early years often require more cop energy, the teen years often call for coaching, and the adult years invite more of a consultant role. But children do not grow on a perfect schedule.
These roles are not set in stone. They grow and shift as the child grows and shifts. Sometimes the cop season lasts longer. Sometimes the coach season begins earlier. Sometimes a mother has to move back and forth between roles depending on the child, the situation, and the level of responsibility the child is ready to carry.
That is not a reflection of failure. It is part of paying attention.