Lisa Endlich's Blog, page 38

Our Adult Kids Both Faced Work Crises: Four Ways We Helped

Our two children grew up in a dual income family watching us balance our careers, our marriage, and parenting them as a team. My mantra as they grew and advanced from one stage to the next was: I just need to get them through college. I thought that once the stress of the college years…

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Five Important Things to Address Now – Before Your Nest Empties

Maybe you’re dreaming of an empty nest. The peace, the quiet. Or maybe you’re dreading the mere thought of it. The sadness, the quiet. Or, like many in the same boat, you haven’t really even given it a thought yet, because you’re still wading through the final year or two of your kid’s high school…

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Why This Picture of My Daughter Went Viral

I am both a professional photographer and a mother so, as you can imagine, I take pictures of my two girls all. the. time. But in the tens of thousands of images I’ve taken, one stands out. Maybe you’ve even seen it. Around ten years ago, my youngest, Alice, was five. It was pouring rain,…

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The 5 Best Mini Fridges for Dorms

As your student gears up for dorm life, one of the best — and most fun — purchases is a mini fridge. When you’re on the hunt for a great option for their space, you’ll want something that can store snacks, beverages, and leftovers to make dorm living that much more convenient. And trust us,…

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The Edge of 17 Is Here and It’s Weighing Heavily On Me

The edge of 17 is here. And the weight of it is heavier than I thought it would be. I remember it well from the archives of my own heart. Too old for so much. But too young for the thought of just one more year of childhood. I see my son living on that edge…

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Losing Our Dog Made Me Grieve for So Many Other Things

Penny wasn’t the first dog I loved and lost, so it shouldn’t have surprised me how deeply I grieved when she passed away just after Christmas this year. When our friends and family heard the sad news, they brought flowers and thoughtful gifts and sent lovely notes. I heard from people I hadn’t heard from…

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The Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Dorm Supplies, Mattress Toppers, Tech, and More

Presidents’ Day may be next Monday, but the deals are already live at retailers including Amazon, PB Teen, Best Buy, and Home Depot. Typically, Presidents’ Day sales bring HUGE price drops on appliances and mattresses. But if you’re not in the market for a new refrigerator, you can still find great price drops on tech…

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Three Things Parents Should NOT Say to College-Bound Teens

Parenting is hard. When I started this adventure, I had no idea that this parenting gig lasts way longer than the promised 18 years. Whether we know it or not, our words and actions continue to shape our children’s lives well into adulthood. Our big kids still absorb what we say and internalize even the…

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Emotional Perfectionism: What Parents Need to Know (and Avoid)

Sitting across from my middle school aged daughter, I could see on her face that she was struggling. Her furrowed brow, her irritability, along with her quietness and her frustrated sighs, all told, were like beacons of unhappiness, calling for a mom intervention. Or so I thought.  I watched her closely and proceeded with a…

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‘Should I Apply to Med School?’ Doctor Mom’s Advice to Daughter

My husband and I are both physicians and our oldest daughter has just graduated from college. She majored in biology and is considering a future in medicine. She has completed all the prerequisite courses and has taken and scored well on the medical entrance exam the MCAT. She has her letters of recommendation ready and…

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