by nlkeneally@mac.com | Apr 4, 2018 | FreeAdvice, Loneliness, Uncategorized
I did an interview yesterday for the podcast Weird Work. Host Sam Balter and I covered a lot of ground about me, NeedAMom, general thoughts on parenting, strange requests and more. (I’ll post a link when it’s live) but toward the end, he wanted to ask my advice on...
by nlkeneally@mac.com | Mar 10, 2018 | FreeAdvice, Gen Y, Learn to Cook, Millennials, You Need NeedAMom
Everyone (who eats meat) should know how to roast a chicken. It’s easy, delicious, makes your home smell great and gives you incredible leftovers for sandwiches, in ramen, in tacos, etc. Make chicken stock from the carcass. PS Next you’ll be able to make...
by nlkeneally@mac.com | Mar 7, 2018 | CallNeedAMom, FreeAdvice, I'm Here for You, Important Issues, Mother Issues, Parent/Adult Child Issues, Parents and Adult Children, women's voices, You Need NeedAMom
One of the most common client issues I see as NeedAMom is that of daughters with unloving, uncaring, narcissistic or toxic mothers. This came as a surprise to me. I think we all believe that “everyone else” has a great, supportive, understanding, loving mom. For the...
by nlkeneally@mac.com | Sep 28, 2016 | FreeAdvice, GenY, Important Issues, Kidults, Millennials, Parent Support, Parent/Adult Child Issues, Parents and Adult Children, Uncategorized
Susan Bonifant writes in The Washington Post’s ON PARENTING about the following revelation regarding her involvement in her 21 year old daughter’s life: “Now my “helpful” actions were not a comfort but a log to move out of the road.” I’ve...
by nlkeneally@mac.com | Sep 17, 2016 | FreeAdvice, Important Issues, Loneliness, Millennials, Parents of College Students
I agree with all of the mothers, student and educators interviews in this piece. Part of good parenting is knowing when to let go and knowing that sometimes the most important lessons are the most difficult – and best learned on your own. The Eternal...
by nlkeneally@mac.com | Aug 29, 2016 | FreeAdvice, Important Issues, Parent Support, Parent/Adult Child Issues, Parents and Adult Children, Parents of College Students, SOS Mondays, Uncategorized
I’ve sent two sons to college. It was exciting, scary, lonely…and that was just for me! Have questions for NeedAMom about college? Ask ’em here. There’s a lot of advice out there for parents of college students but this article by...
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