Adolescence is challenging in part because it makes one really emotional, and by "one," I mean the parent of the adolescent. Raising a teen is often … [Read More...]
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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
Christmas changes a bit when you're parenting a teen. The anticipation around Santa is gone, replaced by anticipation of finals. Teens are a little more focused on getting the perfect gift for their … [Read More...]
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...]
56 Printable Christmas scavenger hunt clues
A Christmas scavenger hunt can be a wonderful holiday tradition. It's one that my family has enjoyed for decades - each Christmas eve there's a hunt to find one present that we're allowed to open. … [Read More...]