I was very fortunate to receive a lot of love and many lovely gifts on my high school graduation a quarter century ago. They were all very appreciated. Some were sentimental, some were practical. In the practical category, there was one that has traveled with me across a couple … [Read more...]
Jim Henson’s thoughts on parenting and life
Creator of the Muppets and creative genius Jim Henson died 29 years ago this week. He is still very missed, but his work, characters and positive messages live on. His words of wisdom and insight also endure, and I've found Jim Henson's thoughts on parenting to be helpful. Here … [Read more...]
An open letter to high school teachers this Teacher Appreciation Week
I was very apprehensive when my daughter headed off to a large high school of nearly 3,000 students. Now, three full academic years later, I wish I could go back and tell myself that she's going to have a wonderful experience, in large part because there are may wonderful … [Read more...]
The latest compelling info on later high school start times
Valerie Crabtree, Ph.D., is a mom of high schoolers, the Chief of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and an advocate for later high school start times. Earlier this year she gave a TEDx talk on the topic of the importance of sleep for teens, why they … [Read more...]
Brené Brown’s wonderful advice for parents of heartbroken teens
Brené Brown is pretty fabulous. If you haven't watched her new special on Netflix yet, go do it, you won't be sorry. I really enjoyed it, and it reminded me of the time I got to see her speak a few years ago. One of her stories at that event that has really stayed with me with … [Read more...]
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