Some sounds are synonymous with the winter holidays. There’s the ripping of paper as gifts are opened. The clank of silverware as family members celebrate over a special meal. There are the jingle and tinkle of sleigh bells and jingle bells and the anticipatory countdown to the new year. Likewise, some sounds are synonymous with [Read More]
6 Fantastic Movies to Watch with Your Teenage Daughter
The nights are getting longer and the temperatures are dropping, which makes it the perfect time of year to cozy up with a good movie. Luckily, my teenage daughter enjoys movie night as much as I do. She and I both like movies that feature dynamic female leading characters and storylines. We’ve watched the six fantastic [Read More]
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The College Tour Experience: 7 Things That Parents and Teens See Differently
My 16-year-old daughter is a high school junior now, so our family has started thinking about what comes next after graduation. Since college is on the table, that means we need to make time for some college tours. What’s the campus like? Is it walkable? Are the dorms nice or are they repurposed barracks from [Read More]
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My Son’s Grown Up But I Still Have These Four Baby Items In My House
This summer my firstborn turned 20. Technically he’s no longer a teen but a young adult. And his little sister is sixteen and driving now. How’d that happen so fast?! I’m helping my young adult move into his first apartment later this month. Yup, he’s done with dorm-living at college and is movin’ on up. [Read More]
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Grocery Shopping for Teenagers: 10 Reasons Why It Will Make Your Head Spin
My 19-year-old son moved home from college for the summer. While I’m thrilled to have him home, I’m not thrilled with how much food he eats. Goodness, it’s like I’m Jesus feeding the 5,000. Only I’m not Jesus with His knack for multiplying fishes and loaves and there’s just four people in my house! My [Read More]
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Moms, These Are The Pictures You Should Take At High School Graduation
One of the best parts of my son’s high school graduation was unexpected. It wasn’t the processional, with hundreds of young people looking dapper in their caps and gowns marching onto the football field. It certainly wasn’t the speeches. Although the ones at my son’s graduation were short and generated a few good laughs thankfully. [Read More]
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Must-Watch 90s Movies That Will Empower Teenage Girls Today
“Towanda!” I hollered as I drove through a yellow light. “What did you say?” asked my teenage daughter from the passenger seat. “Towanda!” I replied with glee. My daughter stared at me blankly. “You know, Amazon princess,” I finished. Blank stare “We really need to watch Fried Green Tomatoes,” I said. “It’s a classic!” Towanda [Read More]
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