I crafted some unique volunteering opportunities for my teenagers this summer. I figured since they were not so straightforward for me to find, I would pass along to fellow parents of teens. Sharing is caring when parenting teens, especially during the summer months before they can work and drive independently. First opportunity - The oldest … Continue reading Teen volunteering opps
Month: July 2019
Childhood memories
My Best Running Friend (BRF) and I have little contests between us from time to time. One is to see who can get the closet to an empty tank of gas before refueling. I can no longer play the game because my fancy new car tells me exactly how many miles I can drive before … Continue reading Childhood memories
Finding your tribe
Y'all. It is official. Having a close group of girlfriends is good for your health. Science (and the internet) say it, so it must be true. Having a close group of friends can make you feel less lonely, help you cope with bad experiences in your life, reduce stress, and boost your mood and overall … Continue reading Finding your tribe
How to help your teen stay healthy on social media
In the 1980s our version of social media were Slam books. Spiral notebooks that you could write about your interests and hobbies, and more importantly, who you liked. I remember this looking like a rating scale of 1-10 based only on appearance. Yuck. Boys would rate girls, girls would rate boys. Slam books would have … Continue reading How to help your teen stay healthy on social media
Not feeling very patriotic this year
If I am being honest, I have not felt very patriotic since the fall of 2016. After the election and the aftermath that followed, I quit reading the news. It made me too anxious, and almost made me get a ticket. Here's that story. Apparently in the winter of 2017 there was a new law … Continue reading Not feeling very patriotic this year