Walking Into a Good New Adventure
August 22, 2018
My son starts high school this week. There are some big moments ahead. But I think he’s ready for this big new adventure.
teenagers
Whitewater Rafting is Like Parenting a Teen
August 9, 2018
I’m working on appreciating the child rearing rapids more, secure in the knowledge that moments of calm are ahead. I know there is beauty in both.
Let Them Grow: What It Really Feels Like To Miss Your Child’s Firsts
June 20, 2018
“It’s weird how all of my firsts are happening at school,” she said. “I always thought you would be with me the first time I did anything and this will be my first time riding a bus, flying on an airplane or going to a baseball game.”
13 Reasons You Should Watch 13 Reasons Why
May 25, 2018
When you watch 13 Reasons Why (it’s more detailed and different from the book), it will (hopefully) start a discussion about the tough topics with your teens. Whether they’re 13 or 18, they’re either going to be dealing with ALL of these issues or already have.
The Financial Rewards of Having A Boy Going to Prom
May 16, 2018
After successfully navigating prom season with three daughters who attended a combined seven proms, I began a new chapter of parenting, this time from the boy’s perspective, despite his very best efforts to keep me in the dark.
One Mother’s Thoughts on the March 14th Walkout
March 14, 2018
Today, my teen will leave school at 10 a.m. and participate in a 17 minute walkout on the one-month anniversary of the school shooting that left 17 students dead in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day.
School Sees The Light (After Students Organize Petition)
February 12, 2018
You may have read the story this week about a student at Penticton
Science Says: Early School Starts are Unhealthy
September 8, 2017
When my alarm goes off in the morning, I fumble around in the
9 Ways to Save Your Summer Sanity
July 31, 2017
Good heavens. Are you seriously surviving your summer?! I decided to take the
Why This Prude Mother Is Sticking Up for Teen Vogue
July 19, 2017
The Internet is losing its mind over a recent Teen Vogue article about
Walking Into a Good New Adventure
August 22, 2018
My son starts high school this week. There are some big moments ahead. But I think he’s ready for this big new adventure.
Whitewater Rafting is Like Parenting a Teen
August 9, 2018
I’m working on appreciating the child rearing rapids more, secure in the knowledge that moments of calm are ahead. I know there is beauty in both.
Let Them Grow: What It Really Feels Like To Miss Your Child’s Firsts
June 20, 2018
“It’s weird how all of my firsts are happening at school,” she said. “I always thought you would be with me the first time I did anything and this will be my first time riding a bus, flying on an airplane or going to a baseball game.”
13 Reasons You Should Watch 13 Reasons Why
May 25, 2018
When you watch 13 Reasons Why (it’s more detailed and different from the book), it will (hopefully) start a discussion about the tough topics with your teens. Whether they’re 13 or 18, they’re either going to be dealing with ALL of these issues or already have.
The Financial Rewards of Having A Boy Going to Prom
May 16, 2018
After successfully navigating prom season with three daughters who attended a combined seven proms, I began a new chapter of parenting, this time from the boy’s perspective, despite his very best efforts to keep me in the dark.
One Mother’s Thoughts on the March 14th Walkout
March 14, 2018
Today, my teen will leave school at 10 a.m. and participate in a 17 minute walkout on the one-month anniversary of the school shooting that left 17 students dead in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day.
School Sees The Light (After Students Organize Petition)
February 12, 2018
You may have read the story this week about a student at Penticton
Science Says: Early School Starts are Unhealthy
September 8, 2017
When my alarm goes off in the morning, I fumble around in the
9 Ways to Save Your Summer Sanity
July 31, 2017
Good heavens. Are you seriously surviving your summer?! I decided to take the
Why This Prude Mother Is Sticking Up for Teen Vogue
July 19, 2017
The Internet is losing its mind over a recent Teen Vogue article about
