To My Daughter on Her 18th Birthday, Oh Sweet T, How did we get here? Wow-We’re about to celebrate your eighteenth birthday, so it seems like the proper time to say a few things. I am so incredibly proud of you and all you have accomplished so far. But more important, you are a kind, […]
How to Do Elf on the Shelf with Older Kids
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. You know what that means? The Elf on the Shelf has probably landed at your home. Our elf first made an appearance in 2008, but things have changed a lot in the past 10 years. Here’s how we’ve kept the Elf on the Shelf tradition going in […]
Prepare Your Teen Driver with Ford Driving Skills for Life
My daughter is about to turn 15 and get her driver’s permit. Instead of getting in the fetal position about it, I’m gearing up by educating myself on what we can do to make her a skilled, comfortable driver. There are tons of resources available, and one of these is proving beneficial training and education […]
My Kid Will Only Read Harry Potter Books
My son ADORES the Harry Potter books. He’s read them all multiple times. And when he finishes the series, he starts it all over again. But I’m thinking I need to use my parenting powers and make them disappear. Maybe Wingardium Leviosa will be enough to lift them in the air and out of his […]
The Rules for Summer Camp
Summer means beach trips. Lounging by the pool. Cooking out and watermelon, fireflies and fireworks. It’s also the time that my baby bird spreads her wings and flies off to summer camp. (Her brother-not so much. He begged to not go this year.) This will be her 7th summer. You’d think it would get easier. […]