how to prepare for the foreign land of teenagers
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how to prepare for the foreign land of teenagers. It is a daunting prospect for most parents and I want to tackle it…
you be the judge: a new parenting book
My parents are writing a new book. And I’m excited about it because it’s right down my alley of what I’m worried about most with my kids right now: giving…
school wrap-up
Things I want to remember from the end of the school year: –As the last “i”s were dotted and “t”s were crossed on Elle’s country report on France I think…
confessions
I get the nicest comments on this blog. They make my day. (Thank you so much.) But sometimes, although I really do try to “keep it real” on here, those…
spring wrap-up
(Just had to put that picture first…love that Lu.)I’m calling this my spring-wrap up because I guess spring is pretty much over when the weather forecast on my phone has…
soccer wrap-up
As of last Saturday soccer is over. Hallelujah!!! Wait, did I just say that out loud?? Seriously though, Grace’s face as she ran through the “parent tunnel” after the last…
talents – a parenting hack to Building kids’ confidence
As parents, we have such a special opportunity to infuse kids with confidence. Sometimes it is tricky business, especially with all the “voices” they listen to out there. But I wanted to share one way my dad helped us understand our talents – a parenting hack to give kids confidence.