raising teenagers – Mom on the go in Holy Toledo

Ten Tips for Raising a Teenager

November 20, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

By a Mom Who Blinked and Somehow Ended Up With a 20-Year-Old

I Barely Survived the Group Text: Parenting Teens on Empty

November 7, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

It’s about half an hour before the end of the workday. My brain is fried, my to-do list is laughing at me, and I’m just trying to wrap things up when, ding!, the first text rolls in.

How To Deal With Parenting Stress

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

It’s no secret that raising children is hard work. Parental stress is common when taking care of a child means giving up your own time and energy every day. It may feel impossible to regain composure during times of extreme stress, but know that you are not alone and that you can overcome this. Simple and effective strategies exist not only for alleviating the pressures of parenthood but also for preventing the onset of anxiety in the first place. Read on to find out what some of them are.

What is it like raising teenagers on your own?

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. Lately, my days are moving fast, too fast. I’m up at 5, work on the blog, head to work, sub float, teach, make calls during lunch to switch the considerable amount of obligations over to my name since the divorce, teach, then it’s more work, errands, kids’ lessons, classes, gym, etc., followed by dinner, homework, grade/prep, then just lather, rinse and repeat for the remainder of the week. I practically feel like a robot. However, it’s the in-between moment, in between all the responsibilities and obligations of work, running a household, paying the bills, etc. that the really intense moments and life lessons occur. Often at the most inconvenient of times. But when has parenting ever been convenient?