35 Easy Easter basket ideas for tweens and teens
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a very small commission that helps fund my coffee habit. Thanks! Easter baskets are really fun to put together for little kids and let’s be honest, it’s pretty easy. Assembling them for older kids gets a little trickier to know what they’d love to get. […]
10 things parents can do at home to end peer cruelty and develop empathy
“Kids can be cruel” is a saying that’s been around for a while, but we’re finally coming to understand the tremendously harmful impact that cruelty can have. To address that, Michele Borba, Ed.D., wrote End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy: The Proven 6Rs of Bullying Prevention That Create Inclusive, Safe, and Caring Schools. In the book, […]
Feel all the feels with the Christopher Robin teaser trailer and poster
You may have noticed in my last post that Winnie the Pooh is a favorite character of mine. He has been since I was very little, so much so that my dad’s nickname for me was “Pooh Bear.” Because I’m a person and not a bear, the character of Christopher Robin is a bit more […]
Highlights and tips to make the most of character breakfast the Plaza Inn at Disneyland
“Remember our visit to Disney World in 1984 when we went to the character breakfast and Goofy picked him up, chair and all?” Whenever someone in my family recalls that memory of the hilarious interaction between Goofy and my brother, who was six at the time, we smile and laugh. It’s one of our most […]
5 fun, easy ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with older kids
Dr. Seuss Day is March 2, and it marks both the birthday of Theodore Geisl, who is better known as Dr. Seuss, and Read Across America Day. While Dr. Seuss is often thought of as the author of wonderful books for younger kids, he has a universal appeal, even with teens. Here are five fun, […]
Why it’s so important to know your mandate when parenting a teen
As a Notre Dame alum, I’ve heard a lot of aphorisms from former football coach Lou Holtz. One that has stuck with me through the years and has guided my parenting is his advice to “know your mandate.” Those three words are a touchstone for me when I’m uncertain about parenting, which is to say, […]
Looking for valuable advice on parenting teens? Check out these posts
Wondering how much to ask your kid about that problem at school? Missing the imaginative spark your teen used to show when he was little? Just looking for valuable advice on parenting teens so that it all seems a little less confusing? Check out these posts. They’re ones I’ve read recently and found helpful. Hopefully, […]
12 Fun facts about the making of Black Panther
Marvel’s Black Panther is playing in theaters everywhere and critics are raving about the film. According to Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of top critics approve of the film. The reviewer on RogerEbert.com calls it “[o]ne of the year’s best films, and one that transcends the superhero genre to emerge as an epic of operatic proportions.” The movie is even more […]
16 inspiring quotes from Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He had way with words and used language ridiculously effectively and to maximum effect, as evidenced by the impact he made with the Gettysburg Address, which was just 272 words. In honor of his birthday, here are some inspiring quotes from Abraham Lincoln. There are […]
Happy Lunar New Year! Fun facts about the Year of the Dog
The Lunar New Year begins on February 16, 2018, and celebrations will mark the start of the Year of the Dog. Here are some fun facts about the Year of the Dog specifically and about Lunar New Year generally. First, the event is often referred to as “Chinese New Year” but is determined by the moon […]