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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →