As parents of tweens and teen, we have many responsibilities and chief among them is preparing our kids to be independent in the (not so distant) future. A key part of living on their own successfully is knowing how to manage money. However, many young adults lack the financial … [Read more...]
The 5 life lessons I hope my teen takes away from Meghan and Harry’s big announcement
Many people were surprised by the announcement that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, would be stepping back from their role as "senior royals." The announced their intention to develop new roles while splitting their time between … [Read more...]
6 Questions about the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, answered
The daylight is in short supply lately with the sun spending less time in the sky, especially here in Chicago when sunset is around 4:20 p.m., meaning twilight starts at 3:30, and by 6 p.m. it's as dark as the middle of the night. The means the Winter Solstice, the shortest day … [Read more...]
Worries of Christmases past: What a mom misses and has learned
For moms, Christmas can be a lot. A lot of planning, a lot of shopping, a lot of baking/cleaning/wrapping/mailing/merry making and for many of us, a lot of worrying. At this time of year, a dozen or so years ago, I worried about the dreaded Santa ask switcheroo that … [Read more...]
Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues – 2019 edition
A beloved tradition in my family and for many Between Us Parents readers is the Christmas scavenger hunt. It's a tradition started by my dad when my brother and I were little and it grew as we did. It's a particularly fun activity for tweens and teens. I have done it with … [Read more...]
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