When I had my first baby, many of my friends were also having their first children. We were all new parents together watching our kids roll over for the first time, take first steps and say first words.
Anne Blankenbiller
Taming Teen Texts and Tweets
When I was young, I was taught to be careful with what I said because my words could come back to haunt me. Today, we have to teach our kids to be mindful of what they type because that can affect their whole future.
Reading as a Hobby, Not Homework
When the local television news confirmed, it was officially a “snow day” and school was canceled! Yippee! After everyone slept in and lounged around in pajamas for a good chunk of time, I was ready for a change.
Your Child Is More than a School Grade
The first semester of school has come to a close, which means report cards are likely hitting mailboxes all over America. For some families, this may bring a sense of pride paired with shouts of joy or “let’s go out for ice cream to celebrate.” For others, it causes frustration.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Tis the season for an overabundance of Christmas shows on television. Leave it to a feel-good Hallmark Christmas movie with a perfect happy ending to bring out the Christmas spirit. Popular shows like “Shrek the Halls” and “Elf” are funny and seem to play over and over in our house.
Ditchin’ the Drive-Thru
It’s 5:30 p.m. You are rushing home to pick up your middle child so you can turn around and get out the door in time to get him to basketball practice across town by 6 p.m. You also have to pick up your oldest from play practice at 8 p.m.
Translating Your Teenager
TBH your haircut is totes swag. If you have no idea what that sentence means, don’t beat yourself up — it is just everyday teenage lingo. Every generation has its own quirky language.
Health Benefits … From a Pet?
I was outnumbered 4 to 1. The vote was whether or not our family should get a dog, and I was the one dissenting vote. Before you think I am a bad person, let me clarify. I am not anti-dog, anti-pet or anti-animal.
Being a Positive Parent Off and On the Field
Fall sports have begun! Whether your child is six-years-old or 16-years-old, chances are you will soon be dragging your portable lawn chair to a game of football, volleyball, soccer or other sporting event to cheer on your child’s team.