My favorite online resources for parents of teens and tweens
Raising adolescents is not an easy gig. That may be the understatement of the year. But you don’t have to do it all alone, and there are some great online resources that offer help whenever you need it. Here are some of my favorite online resources for parents of teens and tweens. For helping your […]
5 Reasons Belgium is the perfect family vacation destination in Europe
Belgium may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about perfect family vacation destinations in Europe, but after a trip there this summer, we’re convinced that it’s a fantastic place that doesn’t get enough credit. Location, location, location. Belgium is the crossroads of Europe. That’s one reason why the EU […]
Back to school survival tips for parents of teens and tweens
Heading back to school is a bit different when your kids are older. School supplies aren’t as big a deal, there are a lot more teachers in your child’s day and they have a whole lot more going on. The beginning of the academic year can be stressful no matter what age your kids are, […]
Know before you go to Aulani, a Disney resort and spa
Aulani, a Disney resort and spa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, just celebrated its seventh anniversary. We enjoyed a truly amazing vacation there. To help make the most of your time in paradise, here are a few things to know before you go to Aulani. Where to find turtles Turtles hang out at […]
Tips to increase kindness in your home as you prep for back to school
Today’s guest post is from Kortney Peagram, PhD, the founder of Bulldog Solution, which aims to eradicate bullying through social boldness, kindness and connection. Kortney has also been a friend and parenting touchstone for years. I’ve always loved the mix of positivity and practicality, which is evident in her tips below on how to increase kindness […]
7 Ways parents can help kids succeed in high school
A friend with a daughter who will soon start her freshman year of high school asked what advice I have for her to support her daughter. Turns out that I have a lot of advice on ways parents can help kids succeed in high school. Encourage Healthy Habits, and Make Them Easy Teenagers are known […]
Addition of Gal Gadot ups the already high girl power quotient in Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet is on the must-see movie list in my house. That’s in part because Vanellope von Schwätz has always held a special spot in my daughter’s heart, and in mine. It’s also because we are also big fans of princess, and their appearance as a group in this movie looks beyond awesome […]
Why Vail is the perfect summer destination for families with teens
My daughter is entering her junior year of high school and I’m very aware of how incredibly quickly time is flying by. I feel compelled to make the most of the time we have before she’s off to college. There’s nothing like scarcity to make something valuable. That economics lesson applies across the board, including […]
Health info for college freshmen and their parents: Q&A with Dr. Geoffrey Hart-Cooper of Stanford Children’s Health
Sending a kid to college means long lists of both things to do and items to get. In the quest to locate XL twin sheets, it can be easy to forget about some of the health items that belong on both lists. Dr. Geoffrey Hart-Cooper, a pediatrician in Stanford Children’s Health Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group, […]
Hopes for my high schooler this school year
Dear high schooler, Each year of high school is a new adventure, and while a the start of the school year is full of possibility, I know that there are worries, too. There are also lots of hopes for what it will bring. In addition to the hope that you’ll indulge me yet another back-to-school […]