Parenting
Words From Teen After Synagogue Shooting
I don’t talk a lot about politics or world events here. I’m not an expert about any of that, and…
How To Survive If Your Child Is A High School Senior
My oldest daughter is a high school senior. With this realization comes a whole bag of mixed emotions. I’m not…
What I Want My Children To Remember
Recently, I wrote a post titled, If I Should Go Before My Time. It was a letter written to my…
Pull Up Your Big Girl Panties
We all have to do things we don’t want to do. Life comes with responsibilities. It’s just part of the…
Strict Parent Versus Lenient Parent
I’m the strict parent in my family and I’m perfectly fine with this. Really. I don’t mind being the mean…
Be Careful How You Speak To Your Children
Be careful how you speak to your children. Your words, and the way you say them, will directly impact your…
Teenagers Can Always Use A Little Reminder
It’s hard to believe the first half of the school year is behind us. If you have school aged children,…
Sister Drama
Sister drama: the drama that occurs between female siblings. It’s funny how children from the same parents, living in the…
Teach Your Kids How To Handle Money
It’s important to teach your kids how to handle money. Our society is overly focused on the accumulation of wealth.…
Bad Words: I Used the “F” Word in Front of My Daughter’s Teacher
Sometimes you just need to say the “F” word and give yourself permission to use bad words. I don’t know…