When Your Teen Needs You Most

Sometimes being a mom means dropping everything when your teenager walks in with That Look.

When Your Teen Needs You Most

Sophie came home from school today with friend drama written all over her face. You know the kind - the type that feels earth-shattering when you’re fifteen but that you’ll barely remember by twenty-five.

Mother-daughter support session in progress

We ended up at the kitchen island (where all important family conversations happen, apparently) talking through the whole messy situation. It’s funny how kids think they want you to fix everything, but really they just need you to listen and remind them they’re amazing exactly as they are.

When mom’s pep talk starts working

By the end of our chat, she was actually smiling again. High school friend drama is temporary, but knowing your mom has your back is forever. Marcus caught the moment her mood started to shift - these are the photos I’ll treasure way more than any perfectly posed family portrait.