"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...]
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...]
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...]
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