If you could add one thing to your day that would make your child feel loved and valued... would you do it? One thing to make your child feel important while also helping you connect with your child - no matter their age? It all boils down to you Read More
Why I will always be a best friend to my child
Conversation Starters for Kids – Questions to Ask Your Child About School
If you are struggling to glean details from your child's school day, use these questions to ask your child about school. These three questions are perfect conversation starters for kids. They help your child develop a habit of talking about their Read More
Best List of Healthy Snacks for Teens (and why they need it!)
When we think about parenting teenagers, we don't often think about the importance of healthy snacks for teens. We put such a huge emphasis on healthy snacks for kids when they are younger, but we often tend to give them more Read More
Activities for Teens
Are you looking for some fun and creative activities for teens or tweens? What about a List of Activities for Teens During Quarantine? I know that during the time of social distancing and staying home, it can be hard to be creative, Read More
This is the key to connecting with your teen!
This post has been updated. but it's still the best way that I've found to connect and bond with a teenager. As our four children are getting older, parenting two teenage sons, and another two following close behind, I've thought about how I can Read More
Raising kids of noble character (with Monica Swanson)
My dear friend, Monica Swanson, is sharing an excerpt from her book, Boy Mom, today. Monica has four children, as well. Her sons are ages 20, 18, 15, and 9... to say that she has experience raising sons (especially teenage sons!) is an Read More
