I can still remember the moment she was born. And when she first whispered, ‘Bit’ – her word (then and now) for her favorite blanket. I remember the first steps, how her ringlets double-timed in the ocean air, the moment she learned to ride a bike, how she looks in pigtail braids, how her tiny hand fit inside mine and… View Post
Navigating the internet can be a challenge at any age, but when technological language is drive by abbreviations and texting, it’s more important than ever to teach children how to compose a well-written email. Learning how to communicate online starts with teaching proper email etiquette for children. Proper Email Etiquette for Children Know your audience. Depending on whom they are… View Post
I have a teenager. She is brilliant and funny, curious and magical….and so very good at being a teenager. When I was a teenager, I was good at it, but only in person and on those really long phone calls when I yanked the kitchen phone (and cord) all the way in to my room. My parents didn’t love it,… View Post
It is 4:30, and I am currently huddled in the corner of the couch, fingers tapping away at the keys while the stillness of the early hour wraps around me like a blanket. For the record, I don’t like being up this early, and I didn’t want to be up this early. But I have four children and a traveling… View Post
This post is sponsored by Stallergenes Greer. Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor and this should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your Doctor before starting this, or any other, medication or treatment plan. I am not on ORALAIR (Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy, and Kentucky Blue Grass Mixed Pollens Allergen Extract) Tablet for Sublingual Use; however, I… View Post
In the digital age, the art of thank you notes may seem obsolete, but a single, hand-written thank you card can make such a difference in telling someone how much you appreciate them. Teaching your children how to write a thank you note is an act they (and the recipients) will appreciate for years to come. How to Write a… View Post
