Tag: teen
A Letter to My Oldest Before He Becomes a Teenager
To my first baby,
In just a couple of weeks, you are turning twelve. It’s the last year before you become a teenager.
You have walked...
The Summer Chauffeur
As a teacher, I live for summer vacation - the season of sun, relaxation, and endless possibilities. But reality hits, and I realize I’m...
Our Cellphone Saga
My daughter has been asking for a cellphone since the 4th or 5th grade. Some of her friends had them, not a lot, but...
Yes, My Kids Are Teenagers and I Still Pack Their Lunches
There are many opinions on whether children should be responsible for packing their lunches for school. I’ve had quite a few conversations on this...
Let’em Fail: Why Letting Your Kids Stumble is Necessary
Catching your child before they fall begins with the toddler age when they are just learning how to walk.
The baby gates are up, the...
What to Look Forward to in the Teen Years
Mood swings, self-confidence, sass, peer pressure, distancing, and independence-seeking. What is the common denominator? The teen years.
In our second year of raising a teen,...
How to Win Your Kids Back From Their Screens
Someone asked me yesterday about what it feels like to have a teenager. It caused the corners of my mouth to lift into a...
Parenting Teens Through Hamilton Lyrics
My children and I became obsessed with Hamilton when it came out on Disney+ in the summer of 2020. We needed something enjoyable to hold...
The Eras of Friendship Through a Mother’s Eyes
Recently, I went away for a night with two girlfriends. It was a last-minute trip, planned one week before we went away.
One of the...
At Least My Dogs Think I’m Cool
I have two teenagers and one sassy tween. Next summer, I will have three teenagers, help me God. Trust me when I tell you...