"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." ~ Aesop Happy World Kindness Day, a global celebration dedicated to paying i forward and focusing on the good. Kindness Day first began when a collection of humanitarian groups from several nations, now known as … [Read more...]
12 Fun Advent calendars for teens and tweens
Advent calendars are hugely popular right now, and they make great gifts for teens and tweens. They’re a wonderful way to countdown to Christmas and the holidays. Teens and tweens love getting a fun treat each day. Advent calendars are simple and fun to give, and easy to wrap, … [Read more...]
A few of my favorite things: Parent of a HS senior edition
Between filling out the FAFSA, figuring out senior portraits, reassuring the teen that she really is not the only one not going to Mexico for spring break, and considering colleges on top of the usual roller coaster of teen parenting, raising a high school senior can be a … [Read more...]
How parents can use Banned Books Week to help kids become lifelong readers
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...]
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