My 17-year-old was born 11 months after the horrific events of September 11, 2001. I've struggled with how to explain the day to her and how to convey … [Read More...]
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The first of the lasts
This book, Grover Goes to School by Dan Elliott and illustrated by Norman Chartier, was published in 1982. My parents read it to me when I was headed off to first grade. My mom kept the book and I … [Read More...]
3 tips for making the most of Maui with teens
My neighbors are on vacation in Maui with their teens. They've posted some fabulous photos on social media and it's a treat to live vicariously through them. We recently took a family trip to Maui, … [Read More...]
10 Inspirational quotes from Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. She was the first woman and second person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and blazed trails both on the ground and in the sky for women. She was also an … [Read More...]
7 ways that a summer heat wave is like raising teenagers
It's hot. Really, really hot, but I likely don't have to tell you that. As many as 200 million Americans have been or soon will be sweating it out thanks to an oppressive heat wave. As I huddle in air … [Read More...]