Young Adults
Losing a Dear Friend
Dear friends, Two days ago I found out the very sad news that a great childhood friend of mine – Stephen Vella – died of cancer on Saturday, January 30th. I am in pain. Although we were best friends growing up and he had a tremendous impact on my life – these last few years [...]
Ask Jenny: “How can I find balance in my life and relationships?”
Dear Jenny, Lately I have been finding that it is so hard for me to keep up with everything going on in my life right now, work, school, my children. Do you have any suggestions for how I can find balance in my life and my family relationships?” R.D. Dear R.D. Thank you for submitting [...]
Why Won’t My Kids Just Listen to Me!?
Last week, almost every time I asked the kids to do something, I have been completely ignored the first, second, and sometimes, third time. As you can imagine – this was driving me absolutely crazy. “What’s going on?” I kept thinking to myself, “Why aren’t they listening to me!?” After I LOSE it – (well, [...]
Ask Jenny: “How Did You Know What You Wanted to do With Your Life?”
Dear Jenny, “How did you know what YOU wanted to do with your life?” ~Kayla, age 18 Dear Kayla, That is a GREAT question; one that many young adults struggle with; ‘What am I good at? What SHOULD I be doing with my life? I wish someone just told me what to do!’) Yes, wouldn’t [...]
Ask Jenny – “My Teen is Not Happy in His School. I Don’t Know What to Do.”
“I currently am having trouble with my 15 year old, 9th grade son. He is not happy at his school. His current school fits who he is and who he hangs with, but it is far too difficult educationally. One teacher told me that I have to weigh grades vs. social because schools that are [...]
Me and Kermie
I took my first Facebook “Which Muppet are you?” quiz today and the result is…drumroll please… Kermit the Frog! Here is how they sized me up: “You are a leader, and the calm in the center of a storm. Thoughtful by nature, you enjoy talking (or maybe singing) about the simple things in life. A [...]
