What They Want
For the most part, I believe it should be about what they want. How do they want to celebrate their day. How they want to live their life. How they want to learn. How do they want to prepare for Read More …
Tag: teens
Long. Slow. Blinks.
Sometimes you are so tired, there are these tiny, momentary pauses in your life. They happen like this: Long. Slow. Blinks. Then you wake up and you can’t believe that you missed something. The memories you thought would be so Read More …
Creative Conversation
On behalf of teenagers and college students everywhere, I am challenging you to start a creative conversation with them – as if you really care what they think – over the holidays. It’s the Trifecta of Holidays this year with Read More …
Giving Independence
Parenting is often about giving independence, whether they want it or not. Most kids, from toddlers to teens, want more freedom. Me do it. I can do it. Why won’t you let me do it? Really, you can do it. Read More …
What’s It Worth
If someone offers you a project, a client or a job, what’s it worth to you? Our kids are less than enthusiastic at times to do jobs for money. I have offered, what I think was a more than reasonable Read More …
Playing Dress Up
Most little kids, especially little girls, like playing dress up. Holidays, like Halloween, are one thing, but fancy shoes, things to put in your hair and sparkling dresses make any girl smile. It isn’t fall (thanks goodness) – it is Read More …