I’ve heard about the empty nest. That time in your parenting journey when you have your home to yourself. Your children are off, flying on their own, living their lives and you and maybe your partner can pat yourselves on the backs, toast your children’s successes, enjoy the freedom. No one, however, told me about… Read More My Emptying Nest
My daughter and I have always had a close bond. She’s been my little buddy, especially after getting divorced many years ago. It’s been me and her, forever and always. But lately, I feel like I only get glimpses into the sweet, loving kid she was before she hit the pre-teen years. Everything I say… Read More The Stress of the Pre-Teen Years
Earlier this month several of my friends who routinely commute to New York City for work posted photos of a crowded Grand Central Terminal on their Facebook pages. Trains in and out of the station were delayed for hours and commuters were frustrated. What they didn’t know, was why. Soon, their frustration turned to sorrow… Read More Teens in Trouble: Stress and Suicide
Last Sunday’s hazy, hot, and humid weather was the perfect excuse for us to enjoy a lazy day at the beach. As we sat in our chairs under our umbrella, we watched the families chasing their little tykes and reminding them not to throw sand, walk on the blanket with their sand-caked feet, and desperately… Read More 10 Ways You Know Your Kids Are Getting Older
When I think back to my twelfth summer, I think about how I felt – shy, and unsure of myself. I had just finished 6th grade and my best friend, Patricia, was spending the summer with her mother’s family in Ireland. Our separation was a strategic play by her parents – she and I were… Read More The One Lesson I Want My Son To Learn: Be True To Yourself
Being a parent is equal parts insanity and bliss. On one hand, you’re completely in awe of your kids, and on the other you feel like you’ve gone over the edge. I walk that line. Sometimes I’m the fun, life-of-the-party mom, and sometimes I’m the screaming banshee. You too? It’s good to know I’m not… Read More The World’s Best Quotes About Kids #unfiltered
When my son was little we would often host playdates. Sometimes we’d have two or three kids over at a time – especially in the summer when the kids would spend all morning or afternoon splashing in a kiddie pool or playing in the sandbox. Not every playdate was a success – we had our… Read More 5 Reasons I Want Your Kids At My House
We are at a major crossroad. We are deciding whether or not to get our son a phone for his 12th birthday. It’s once of those decisions that will affect life as we know it – and once you commit, there’s no going back. I think my son is pretty responsible; he’s a good kid… Read More To Cell or Not To Cell
Your days of listening to NPR on the car radio are over…it’s all Top 40 pop songs from now on. Thinks shorts and a hoodie are appropriate for 50 degree weather. Spends hours in a swimming pool, but hates to get his face wet in the shower. There is more drama on the playground than… Read More 10 Truths About Living With A Tween
I’m annoyed with Miley Cyrus’ MTV Video Music Awards performance – but it’s not for the reason you might think. While her cringe-inducing “twerking” in a flesh colored rubber bikini was fodder for hundreds of internet memes and TV morning show outrage, I really wasn’t all that surprised – it’s MTV, home to Snooki, The… Read More The Really Important Moment That Was Overlooked At the VMAs
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