February 13th is Galentine's Day, a holiday focused on female friendship. The idea of celebrating female friendship wasn't new, but Leslie Knope on … [Read More...]
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Looking to talk with your teen about masculinity? Use this new Gillette ad
Talking about masculinity is really important and it's a conversation that a lot of parents are having with their preteen and teen boys. But knowing how to initiate that conversation can be tricky. … [Read More...]
Why my holiday wish list includes the Gift of Responsibility
This post is sponsored by Responsibility.org as part of their Ask, Listen, Learn program. All opinions, holiday excitement and gift requests are my own. It's possible I have a holiday wrapping … [Read More...]
The 12 Days of Christmas with teens
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Tips to help kids become better writers from the founder of Learn to Write Now
Writing matters. I say that not because I was an English major and a legal writing teacher or because I get paid to write now, though all of those roles have underscored the value of good writing. … [Read More...]