Parents who are sharing custody of their kids this summer - I see you. To the ones who are missing their kids because they are with their other parent, whether that's across the country or across town, I know that you miss them. This tiny taste of what life will be like when … [Read more...]
Special shout out to the stepdads this Father’s Day
My husband and I married when my daughter was 8 years old. He's been her stepfather for 8+ years (long time readers may know that we like the term "bonus dad"), and we are so very lucky that he has been an amazing parent. From math homework to dance recitals, from the high highs … [Read more...]
Figuring out a list of possible colleges with help from the pros: A review of CollegeVine
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by CollegeVine. All opinions are my own, or those of my teen daughter. There are more than 4,000 post-secondary programs in the U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics. While it’s wonderful that there are lots of … [Read more...]
7 Summer driving safety tips for teens
Parents of teens worry. Parents of teen drivers worry even more, and with good reason. Car crashes are the leading cause of death of teens, according to the CDC. In 2016, more than 1,000 people died in car crashes involving teens between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according … [Read more...]
The high school graduation gifts I’m still using 25 years later
I was very fortunate to receive a lot of love and many wonderful gifts on my high school graduation which was, ahem, a quarter century ago. Some gifts were sentimental, some were practical, and they were all very appreciated. In the practical category, there were a few that have … [Read more...]
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