Want to get a teen or tween to do something? Tell them that they’re not allowed. Banned Books Week, which takes place the last week in September, is a great way to encourage kids to read. Point out that in certain places, they would not be allowed to read particular books. … [Read more...]
Favorite pieces about raising adolescents that I’ve read recently and found helpful
Raising older kids is complex and often confounding. The landscape in which that happens today is ever-changing. Those are two reasons why the internet is full of information about parenting teens. Here are a few favorite pieces about raising adolescents that I’ve read … [Read more...]
Come From Away is the perfect teaching tool to help my teen understand about 9/11 and to help all ages appreciate kindness
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 the intense emotions of that day and the days after. We've been to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, where we listened to a … [Read more...]
Q&A with Michael Horn, author of Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life
Teens are complicated. So are colleges. So the process of helping a teen select the right college(s) for them is not an easy process. (That's an understatement and a half.) A new book, Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life by Michael Horn … [Read more...]
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 found it in a box of books she passed along to me when I became a parent. I have … [Read more...]
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