Peyton's Momma™

Getting teenagers excited about reading can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Between homework, sports, social media, and busy schedules, finding a book that can truly hold a teen’s attention isn’t always easy. Fortunately, adventure and mystery novels have a way of pulling readers in from the very first chapter. The best adventure and mystery...

The teenage years can be exciting, but they can also be incredibly stressful. Between school, friendships, extracurricular activities, family expectations, social media, and planning for the future, today’s teens often carry more pressure than many adults realize. While some stress is a normal part of life, ongoing or overwhelming stress can affect a teen’s mental...

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As parents, we spend a lot of time helping our children earn good grades, complete homework, and prepare for life after high school. But there is another set of skills that often has a bigger impact on long-term success than any report card ever will: executive function skills. Executive function skills are the mental processes...

If you’ve ever received a notice for an IEP meeting and immediately felt nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to expect, you’re not alone. Many parents walk into their first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting wondering who will be there, what they’ll be asked to do, and how they can best advocate for their child....

One of the most important life skills we can teach our children is how to do their own laundry. While it may seem easier to toss their clothes into the washer yourself, teaching middle school and high school students to manage their own laundry helps build responsibility, independence, and confidence. The good news is that...