This month in “Teens 101: Hacks, Ideas, Commiserations, and Small Wonders,” Catherine share her thoughts on parenting and living, starting off with the reflection on the adage, “No one lies on their death bed wishing they spent more time at the office.”

This month in “Teen 101: Hacks, Ideas, Commiserations and Small Wonders,” Catherine takes a look at how her own ego sometimes gets in the way of allowing her children to make choices that are right for them. Learning to listen and let go allows her kids to choose what’s best.

This adolescent period is a clunky time for all mammals- one long and clumsy transition. As adults, our role is to walk the impossible balance of supporting just enough challenge and exposure so that they can gain necessary skills, with enough safety and protection to prevent injury.