Everyone parents their children differently, whether it is from their own upbringing or from learning what didn't work and improving from there. It's what makes everyone unique and their own person. There is no book that says 'This is...
Middle school is full of relationship challenges, hormones, physical growth, and emotional juggling. It's the perfect storm of life change, instability, and learning to adapt in their new world. It's biologically a really hard time to transition through, with...
If you haven't already heard, the movie adaptation of Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. hits theaters in the United States this month.
I remember this book being on our summer reading list, and to this day,...
If you are a mom to a teen or tween girl, I am sure you have engaged in a clothing debate with your kid. Or you have scoured the internet for hours looking for cute, quality and age appropriate...
A few years ago, as I was idly trawling the Internet, I came across a webcomic called Heartstopper. I was immediately enthralled with the story, and every now and again, when I remembered, I would revisit it, catching up...
Let Me Check My Schedule
Yes, I still carry a planner, and yes I use it multiple times a day. I also have an old-school paper calendar on my fridge. Lastly, I have a family calendar app on my phone,...
I know there's a lot of uproar about Turning Red not being for kids. Honestly, it made me more interested to watch than I had been. Originally I was intrigued because it provides a modern portrayal of Asian cultures --...
Navigating The Social Media Maze With Authenticity
Being a mom in today's world often means juggling between our children's needs, household and/or professional obligations, and our relationships. Social media, with its 24/7 allure, has added another layer to this balancing...
The noblest and most sought-after goal any human can attain is to live long enough that one's younger days are considered "retro."
Well, 90's teens - we're there. The "Teenage Dirtbag" trend is so strong (NOM is joining in...) that...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by University Medical Center.
Keep Your Teen Driver Safe With These Six Rules of the Road
Getting a driver’s license is a very exciting milestone for a teenager. It’s a first taste of freedom and an...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Louise S. McGehee School.
STEM, STEAM and Social-Emotional Development at The Louise S. McGehee School
Last week, schools around the country celebrated CSEdWeek (or National Computer Science Week). At McGehee, we turn STEM into...
In this bizzaro, upside down, unprecedented time, it seems so strange when there’s anything “normal” to be nervous about.
Luckily, fate has done me a solid and thrown in just one of those things this week.
Somehow, I am old enough...
The other day, my sons had to pick which classes to take next year, which will be their junior year of high school. (How they let itty bitty babies into high school, I’ll never know.) Their peers have begun...
When Your Child Doesn't Make the Team ....
It’s one of the hardest things our children will go through, not making the team. It’s brutal, it stings, it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes it hurts us (the parents) more than them, watching them...