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...]
7 great graduation speeches of 2019
Graduation speeches can be wonderful and inspiring and important reminders about living your best life, even if you don't have a mortar board and aren't getting a diploma. I find the very best ones meet the three criteria Jim Valvano had for a really good day: it makes you laugh, … [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...]
10 easy actions teens can take to go green (with added benefits for the whole family)
Today's teens and tweens really care about the environment and teens like Greta Thunberg are leading voices for taking care of the Earth. Earth Day is a great opportunity to empower teens to make a difference for our planet. Here are ten easy actions teens can take to go green. … [Read more...]
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