Go for the trivia gold with these 16 fun facts about the Winter Olympics
The 23rd (XXIII) Olympic Winter Games are officially underway in PyeongChang, South Korea. The games will run until the Closing Ceremonies on February 25. In between, the world will cheer athletes as they go for the gold and achieve greatness on both the snow and the ice. Go for the gold in trivia with these fun […]
How to make watching the Winter Olympics educational for kids (and adults, too!)
The 23rd Winter Olympic Games are underway in PyeongChang, South Korea, and the Opening Ceremony is tomorrow. The 102 events across 15 sports present both times of great excitement and numerous teachable moments. Here are a few ways to take full advantage of the educational opportunities presented and make watching the Winter Olympics educational. Science There are […]
Check out the trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story
Leia: “I love you.” Han: “I know.” That’s one of my teen daughter’s very favorite scenes from Star Wars, with the last line being quintessential Han Solo. (Said teen also just notified me that whenever she takes an online quiz telling you which Star Wars character you are, she gets Han. Should I be concerned? […]
Expert advice on how to help teens dealing with grief and loss
Viewers of the NBC show This Is Us have known that the Pearson triplets lost their father, Jack, when they were teens. The episode following the Super Bowl revealed how Jack died and also showed us the first glimpses of the raw grief of teens who have just lost a parent. The fictional Pearson kids aren’t […]
9 Fun family activities on Oahu that tweens, teens & their parents will love
Hawaii may be the last state admitted to the Union, but it’s first in terms of beauty and fun in my family’s book. We took our first trip a few months ago and loved how much there was to do that was fun for all of us. These nine family activities on Oahu were great to […]
5 films for a Winter Olympics-themed family movie night
The Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, will soon begin. Here are some Winter Olympic-themed movie night suggestions that will help get you and your family in the spirit to go for the gold! Cool Runnings Rated PG “I’m feeling very Olympic today” is one of the many quotable quotes from this film about the […]
Tips for helping teens write meaningful thank you cards
This post is sponsored by BasicInvite.com. All opinions and strong beliefs in the power of gratitude and value of thank you notes is mine. “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward Teenagers are coming of age and that likely means that […]
Great reads about parenting teens and tweens in the digital age
Parenting teens and tweens in the digital age isn’t easy, but you’re not alone in facing the challenge. And there are thoughtful people offering wise thoughts and good advice in recent pieces posted online. Here are a few of my favorite that I wanted to share with you. How Tech Experts Monitor Their Teens on […]
Life lessons learned from the laundry pile
This article details some really good reasons for kids to do chores, including that it makes them feel valued, gives them appreciation for what goes into running a household and it teaches them important life skills. My daughter is responsible for her own laundry, and a few recent fails in that area give me another […]
Picking my word of the year for 2018
I really like the idea of picking out a word for the year. My selections have varied over the years. Last year I opted for “grounded” (not the punishment, as evidenced by a fantastically full travel schedule). The year before that I selected “less,” and I’m pretty sure “joy” preceded that. This year I was […]