Recently, I’ve noticed my girls being more and more annoyed (and even sympathetic) for teens who seem to always overshare online, mostly through Twitter and Instagram.
Help Your Teens Avoid Social Media Oversharing
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An Unusual Way to Connect with a Grandchild
For the past 15 years, I have been volunteering at our church’s vacation bible school (VBS). While I was working for Lincoln Public Schools, I took vacation time to connect with our church and our grandkids. I wanted to connect with them personally and spiritually.
Should You Bring Kids to Funerals?
We recently had a death in the family. My grandma passed away. I’ve explained the concept of death to my son before, but we’re now dealing with it on a more personal level.
Rites of Passage Through Grandma’s Eyes: What’s Changed?
I’ve always considered the end of every school year to be a rite of passage. Both students and educators go through a similar routine of cleaning out lockers or files, saying “See you next year!” and making special summer plans.
Helping Your Teen Learn How to Manage Money
My two teenagers recently received postcards in the mail from our bank. The cards offered special checking accounts with a $50 bonus and trendy debit card designs. Yikes. I still like to keep track of my kids’ Christmas gift checks, and I can’t imagine them carrying around their own checkbooks or debit cards.
The Awkward Phone Call
About a year ago, my freshman daughter told me that a friend of hers (who happened to be a boy) had invited her over to his house on a Saturday night along with a handful of other freshmen kids to “hang out.”
Toddler Tantrums
Kids crying and throwing tantrums for no reason — we’ve all been there. I have an almost 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. The tears are nonstop for assorted reasons.
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Grandma Right Over!
Our grandkids are very active and participate in organized sports. The other day, they asked me what sports I was involved in during my high school years.
Age-Appropriate Chores
Unloading the dishwasher, doing laundry, dusting, vacuuming, feeding the pets, making the bed — the list goes on and on. All of these items are daily tasks at my home that my husband and I usually do, but now our kids are at ages when they can start helping.
When Kids Stop Texting Back
Just when I’ve convinced myself I’m a real hip grandma — you know — one who listens to modern music, watches all kinds of current movies, works out at the “Y” to stay in shape, I find that I’m just another senior citizen lacking in all social media skills.
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Preparing a Teen for Their First Job
As I daydreamed about my kids being completely financially independent, I remembered they are also full-time students. As much as I rant about the importance of grades and activities, working too many hours a week would definitely take away from study time.
Music: A Bridge Between Generations
I still love to sing along to the radio while driving. I’ll sing country western, rock and even modern hits on KFRX. I’m still drawn to modern music — although rap is a tough genre for me.
Beware of Grandma aka the Principal
Being a retired principal is almost entirely a good thing! Sleeping in, time for regular exercise, and free evenings are just a few luxuries of my present situation. There are, however, some times when retirement is not so perfect.
Surviving Your New Driver
Learning to drive is a rite of passage. At some point, everyone takes a turn. I remember the joy of turning 16 and getting my first real driver’s license. It meant that I could officially take our two-tone brown 1976 Granada down to McDonalds for a Coke all by myself.
Keeping Christmas Traditions Alive With Your Teens
Christmas was such a fun time when my three kids were little tykes. We did so many wonderful things together as a family during the Christmas season. Watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on television, frosting cookies and driving around looking at Christmas lights were favorites.
Do You Believe in the Kids Table?
The ‘kids table’ or the ‘adults table’? Families often tend to split up during holiday meals, delegating an area where the younger members can all sit together and not interrupt the adults’ polite, conversation-filled meal.
Creating Holiday Traditions with Growing Grandkids
Many of the traditions we started when our grandkids were infants are long gone. Traditions from when they were in elementary and middle school are still present, but they have also been modified in one way or another.
Meet Nancy
Hello, my name is Nancy! I am a wife, mother of two grown daughters and four grandchildren ages 14-17. It’s such a blessing that they all live in Lincoln, NE, which I recognize is an amazing luxury.
Finding the Perfect Dress for Homecoming
It’s fall. To some, this season may mean turning leaves, apples and pumpkins. But to a high school girl it means Homecoming, a dress and a dance. To me, a mom of a high school freshman and sophomore, it means grab my wallet and grit my teeth.
The Tooth Booboo: My Child’s First Cavity Filling
Ever since I can remember I have always loved going to the dentist and I want my kids to love going to the dentist as well. When Cohen turned 3, I finally got to schedule his first dentist appointment. The first trip was completely different than what I was expecting.
Breastfeeding – Personal Perspectives from Dr. Mom
As a doctor and a mother to three children, I understand the benefits of breastfeeding for both moms and babies. I also know from personal experience and from my patients the challenges that we experience as moms specifically related to breastfeeding.
3 Ways to Stay in Touch with Grandchildren
I have the blessing of living in the same city as my three children and grandchildren. I also have a business that allows me the flexibility to regularly spend time with each of them.
Are You Raising Informed Kids?
Ask a teenager who Taylor Swift’s latest beau is and she can probably answer in a heartbeat, including where they were last photographed in public. Teens can also tell you who the latest YouTube sensation is, when the next Hunger Games movie comes out and who is Denver’s starting quarterback.
Sending My Child to Preschool
When I think of Labor Day weekend, I think of a new school year beginning. While almost every other mom in this country may be kicking back with a great sigh of relief that the school year has started again, I’m waking up sad because my first baby is off to preschool.
Helping Children Become Superheroes
This past weekend we celebrated my grandson’s third birthday. What fun! His birthday party theme was superheroes. My daughter made him a superhero cape and a superhero crown.
Answering My Child’s Big Questions
Life is full of big questions, especially for children. For instance, saying goodbye at any age is difficult, but saying goodbye when you are a four-year-old is difficult in other ways. Recently, I had to explain what death means to my son, Cohen.
Kids in High School? Relax and Enjoy the Ride
I recently read a Facebook post with advice for a mom whose youngest child was starting high school.
What to Expect When You Become a Grandma
I’m at an age where many of my friends are becoming grandparents. Some grudgingly, others with great excitement. I’ve always wanted to be a grandma.
Grandma’s Prayers
I am so fortunate to have my grandchildren living close to me. I know many, many grandparents don’t have the benefit of being able to see their grandchildren regularly.
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