Helicopter Mom and Just Plane Dad

As our kids age and become teenagers, bedtime becomes a bigger struggle.  Teens feel they should be allowed to stay up late and parents want to ensure they stay healthy by getting enough sleep.  It can become an argument that leaves everyone sleepless.  How can you end the teen bedtime issue? Beloved often had difficulties […]

Are you looking for a way to teach your child the value of hard work? If so, allowing them to participate in a team sport is a great idea. Studies show that children who are active are 15 percent more likely to attend college and perform 40 percent better on standardized tests. Once you child has […]

What are the Top 10 reasons we absolutely love our teens?    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 10. They are still afraid of the dark and call for us in the middle of the night.  9.  They will be leaving the nest soon and we’ll deeply miss them.  8. They can drive us around town now.  7. We get to […]

Stop the Bullying so our teens can focus on what is important. Today’s Teen Tip comes from Alison G. Bailey, an author of the new book Stop!   I’m old. Plain and simple.  I grew up during a time where you came home from school, had a snack, did your homework, and then played outside […]

Just because the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean the special occasions cease. January has been the month of planning at my house and I made a resolution this year to go back to good ole’ fashioned hosting replete with cards and formal invitations. I’ve used Basic Invite several times over the last few years […]