Save time and be creative! Check out our Gift Guides

Moms of Tweens and Teens

You’re Not Alone

We’re just moms supporting moms. There’s no such thing as a perfect mom.

JOIN US

A Weekly Dose of Inspiration to Your Inbox

We all need

community

Motts is here for you!

Share Your Experiences. Join a conversation!

Need advice or support? Have an experience you’d like to share? Visit our Community Forums and connect with other moms who can relate to your struggles.

Why Moms of Tweens and Teens?

One of the most rewarding aspects of MOTTs  has been the feedback and stories women have so openly shared with me—describing the growth they have experienced and the value MOTTs has brought to their lives.

I’d love to share their testimonials with you.

Julie A.

I have been a part of MOTTS for several years and it has been an amazing growing and learning process for me.  Sheryl and the group have helped me to grow personally as well as helped me to enrich my relationships with my family and friends. MOTTS has truly made a huge impact on my life. Thank you, Sheryl and my MOTTS sisters, for all your support, love and friendship!
2017-09-08T13:04:43-05:00
I have been a part of MOTTS for several years and it has been an amazing growing and learning process for me.  Sheryl and the group have helped me to grow personally as well as helped me to enrich my relationships with my family and friends. MOTTS has truly made a huge impact on my life. Thank you, Sheryl and my MOTTS sisters, for all your support, love and friendship!

Mary H.

The MOTTS community has helped me grow and learn some very important things while navigating real-world difficulties with my teenagers. There are tons of books about taking care of babies and teens yet the greatest source of my help, inspiration and information as a parent have been from other moms.  I've also learned that in order to fill my families proverbial "cups," I have to focus on filling my "cup" first. And, even the apparently "best of the best" moms out there struggle too.

MOTTs supports me without judging, helps without asking for anything in return, and encourages me along my journey. Sheryl, in turn, provides real-world, practical feedback and advice without judgment and with the true spirit that can peacefully lead hearts and souls to find answers.
2017-09-08T13:05:19-05:00
The MOTTS community has helped me grow and learn some very important things while navigating real-world difficulties with my teenagers. There are tons of books about taking care of babies and teens yet the greatest source of my help, inspiration and information as a parent have been from other moms.  I've also learned that in order to fill my families proverbial "cups," I have to focus on filling my "cup" first. And, even the apparently "best of the best" moms out there struggle too. MOTTs supports me without judging, helps without asking for anything in return, and encourages me along my journey. Sheryl, in turn, provides real-world, practical feedback and advice without judgment and with the true spirit that can peacefully lead hearts and souls to find answers.

Teri A.

Motts has been a blessing in my life. I started my MOTTs journey just over 2 years ago. I share a special bond with the members of our group. Over time, we have really grown to trust and deeply care for one another and help each other overcome personal & family challenges. The tools Sheryl provides have proven to be invaluable. My family has benefited from the work I have done with our MOTTs group. Thanks for sharing your hard work and knowledge, Sheryl.
2017-09-08T13:07:13-05:00
Motts has been a blessing in my life. I started my MOTTs journey just over 2 years ago. I share a special bond with the members of our group. Over time, we have really grown to trust and deeply care for one another and help each other overcome personal & family challenges. The tools Sheryl provides have proven to be invaluable. My family has benefited from the work I have done with our MOTTs group. Thanks for sharing your hard work and knowledge, Sheryl.

Amy H.

As someone who is trained as a therapist myself and can often get stuck in my head, Sheryl has a special gift of compassionately guiding me to my heart. Her wisdom, soulfulness, and genuine love for those she counsels is very rare. I am blessed to have her counsel and support in my life.
2017-09-08T13:07:35-05:00
As someone who is trained as a therapist myself and can often get stuck in my head, Sheryl has a special gift of compassionately guiding me to my heart. Her wisdom, soulfulness, and genuine love for those she counsels is very rare. I am blessed to have her counsel and support in my life.

Shawn W.

In my MOTTS group, I really feel like I have a team of moms that are there to support me as navigate the journey of raising kids. They are always there share a laugh and a cry, usually at the same time. Sheryl also provides us with tools to be more prepared for new situations or potential conflicts with my teenagers. Through this group I have learned to respond vs react.
2017-09-08T13:08:04-05:00
In my MOTTS group, I really feel like I have a team of moms that are there to support me as navigate the journey of raising kids. They are always there share a laugh and a cry, usually at the same time. Sheryl also provides us with tools to be more prepared for new situations or potential conflicts with my teenagers. Through this group I have learned to respond vs react.

latest from

the Blog

kids sports tryouts stress

Teen Sports: The Stress and Anxiety Around Tryouts Doesn’t Just Affect the Kids

By Leave a Comment

  It’s not (just) the thousands of dollars. It’s not the hours traveling to and from weekly practices. It’s not the extra training sessions at odd hours. It’s not the sacrifice of every summer weekend.   It’s the tryouts.   And it’s the unspoken reality that it’s not just your kid who is trying out for the travel team. It’s…
Read More

mom generalized anxiety disorder

I’m A Mom With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

By

  Got Anxiety?   Last week, I met my dear friend for lunch at our favorite cafe. Our table had a placard of the summer specials. One side featured a delicious strawberry-laden salad, and the other showcased a refreshing beverage under the heading:   “Got Anxiety? Cool down with Chamomile on ice.”   Got Anxiety?!?! I thought.   YES. I’ve…
Read More

Get Your Teens and Tweens Doing Chores Without Yelling

By

Summer is in full swing and there’s constant messes everywhere. The kids aren’t picking up after themselves, they’re sleeping in late, glued to their electronics, and have no guilt fully embracing the “lazy days of summer.” Mom on the other hand, needs a break! Summer is a time where we want to kick back and relax, feel the sun shining…
Read More

daughter first period

The Very Long Day My Daughter Got Her First Period

By

  Once a year – that’s just one night every 365 days – I have a non-negotiable, overnight outing in another state. My students take a two-day trip to Wisconsin, and I have chaperoned it for over twenty years. When my daughters were little, being gone for 36 hours was kind of a big deal. Now that they are older,…
Read More

parenting a teenager

It Is Impossible to Be Prepared For The Teen Years

By

Parenting Teens: It Should Be Easy, Right?   Confession: I thought I rocked at parenting. I handled the terrible twos and fearsome threes, conquered toilet-training, and trekked to the library and countless kids’ museums. I helped my daughters find their passion through sports, theater, martial arts, and vacation Bible school. I listened, cuddled, and disciplined with fairness and grace. I…
Read More

kids off social media video games this summer

Five Ways to Help Your Kids Step Away from Their Screens this Summer

By

  Once summer hits, our kids are worn out from the school year’s structure and academic loads they carried and they just want to rest, refuel, and recover. These days, that often looks like your kid playing hours of Fortnite or vegging on the couch binge-watching a Netflix series while scrolling through their social media feeds on their phones.  …
Read More

teenage son is changing

Five Things Teen Boys Need from Their Moms

By

  Our sweet little rambunctious baby boys are growing up and transforming right before our eyes. They are rapidly changing and so are their needs. It’s an exciting and exasperating time because although we love watching them mature into young men, we find ourselves in uncharted territory as parents. It’s so hard to keep up with it all and as…
Read More