Tag: teen
We Let Our Daughter Get a Cell Phone
I am one of those moms that when my kids were toddlers, I promised myself I’d wait as long as possible before getting our...
Letting My Teenager Travel Out of the Country Without Me
This past summer was full of many wonderful experiences for our family. My children have reached ages where they are expanding their horizons and...
Back to School Bedtime
If your house is anything like my house, the chances are that your children's bedtime has crept a bit (or a lot) later over...
Sassy Tween Entering the Ring
My youngest child is on the brink of age 11, wandering into the world of tween life. I get glimpses of the innocent playful...
2022 Guide to Daycares, Preschools, & Private Schools in Fairfield County
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
5 Tips To Help Your Middle Schooler Advocate For Themselves
When our middle school students face challenges, it’s our job to give them the tools they need. Through their years in school, they will...
Teen and Tween Sleep – Shifting Bedtimes and Sleep Deprivation
In a few weeks, my son will officially become a teenager. It's hard to believe, but undeniable – in a little over a year,...
I Am Now Parenting a Tween
Parenting a tween is somewhat like a series of heartbreaks. Your sweet little child changes a thousand little things and starts the transition into...
Your Senior Was Admitted. But Is Your Teen Ready for College?
Did you know that if you help a butterfly out of its cocoon, it will die? The struggle to get out of the cocoon...
To The Class of 2020: You Deserve So Much More Than...
Under normal circumstances, this is the time of year when the school year is winding down, and students are getting ready for a nice...