Taking a brief break after a year of posting
It has been a little over a year since I started this Substack and I want to thank each of you for reading, and welcome all of my recent subscribers. Parenting teenage boys is such an adventure but it is also a time when I think many parents find themselves alone. The resources that worked for us when our boys were younger might not help as the boys (and their struggles and our struggles) get bigger. My primary goal in launching this Substack has been to try to pass along information, be a bit of a guiding light, and provide a sense of community. I have enjoyed watching the number of subscribers grow and seeing which posts have the most impact. I have written 43 posts and over this first year, the ones that have been the most read are:
What should I do when my teenage son says, “I don’t care”?
How can I find the good in my teenage son?
Should I tell my teenage son about my own mental illness?
As we are entering the holiday season and the chaos that usually ensues, I am planning a brief break from posting to reflect, analyze, and plan for upcoming posts as well as some exciting things in 2024. I will have a December post but then will resume weekly posts after the new year (so please don’t unsubscribe!) If you have topics you’d like to see addressed in the future, feel free to reach out. Over the remainder of 2023, try to take it one day at a time with your teenage boy and look back over past posts to see if there is one that can provide a refresher. Ask for help and try to enjoy small moments as you can.