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. Read More
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. Read More
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Dating Your Daughter
Father’s Day is June 21 — a perfect day to celebrate dear old dad and do all of the things he likes to do. My husband Matt is all about having good food and doing something fun, preferably outside, with the entire family. Read More
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Talking to Kids about Drugs and Alcohol
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The Dangers of Parenting Comparisons
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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Back to School and Your Child’s Mental Health
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Back to School Sleep: Get Into a Routine
Summer fun usually means staying up later and waking up later. Now that school is about to start, it is time to start thinking about early start times, homework, and other activities. Read More
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More Things We Should Say to Our Kids
I have seen articles and lists created by parenting and family experts of specific things parents should say to their children. Things like, “I’m sorry” and “I believe in you” or “I’m proud of you.” I agree wholeheartedly. Our kids need to hear these things from their parents or guardians over and over. Read More
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9 Things Our Kids Will Never Experience
Times are a-changin’! It is to be expected. Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did. Sometimes that is a good thing … sometimes I’m not so sure. Check out this list and see what you think! Read More
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Letting Your Kids Fail
If I were able to choose success or failure for my kids, I would obviously choose success. But, a few weeks ago I had to choose failure. And it was so hard. Read More