Kids have been finishing up the school year all across America these last few weeks. But for moms, there is never a break from math, particularly math word problems. That’s right, Moms don’t need to fear the dreaded Summer Brain Drain. Because if they are like me, they’ll be flexing their quantitative skills all summer. [Read More]
All About Ask Emma for Tween Readers
My daughter, 11, and I share a love of reading. We both love to curl up with a good book. That’s why I was pleased when Little Bee Books approached us to read Ask Emma, a new book for tweens. Ask Emma is about a 7th grader named Emma who decides to publish an advice [Read More]
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Why We Watch Live PD
For years I sat through Elmo and Caillou (ACK!) with my daughter. I’ve watched tween comedies like Liv and Maddie and The Loud House. My daughter, 11, even went through a savage Full House rerun phase. But I’m happy to report that those days are over (mostly). That’s because we are watching full-blown reality TV [Read More]
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New Classic Movies For Moms and Tween Girls To Watch
“Wanna watch Nancy Drew?” I asked my eleven-year-old daughter as we settled in for a movie night. The film about a Titian-haired teen sleuth popped up as a recommendation on our streaming service. “I know we’ve watched it before,” I continued, “but it’s good.” I recalled humor and adventure as teenage Nancy Drew solved crimes. [Read More]
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In Defense of Being 11 Years Old
“I just want to pop into the Hallmark store,” I told my 11-year-old daughter. “They have those socks I like and I have a coupon.” My daughter asked to stay home. I was a bit surprised. After all, days earlier she and I had hit the mall and scored quite the haul during the after [Read More]
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11 Things I Love About My 11-Year-Old
On the occasion of my daughter’s 11th birthday, I wanted to share the 11 things I love about my 11-year-old. She is amazing and here’s why: 1. She writes with passion. Stories, notes, letters, you name it. This letter to me at Mother’s Day will touch my heart forever. 2. She is studious and hard-working. [Read More]
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5 Celebrity Moms of Tweens and Teens Who Should Blog
This week I’m talking about celebrity moms of tweens and teens who should blog. Why? Because as the mom of a tween and a teen I need some advice. Or just plain entertainment. Maybe commiseration. Or all of the above. Yup, as a mom whose kids are not little, but not yet in college or [Read More]
