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 found it in a box of books she passed along to me when I became a parent. I have … [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, too, so it's also been fun to literally see how two families with teens can have … [Read more...]
Reminder: Parenting teens is hard, and you’re doing the best you can
I don't know who needs to read this today, but here's a reminder that raising teenagers is not for the faint of heart. What you are doing is hard. Some days, it's really, really freaking hard. That does not, however, mean that you are doing it wrong. It means that guiding … [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 author and an activist. I was reminded of her awesomeness when I saw her plane … [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 conditioning and try to think only cool thoughts while rattling the ice cubes … [Read more...]
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