12 wonderful quotes from Winnie-the-Pooh
A.A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882 and to honor him and the character he brought to life, Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated every January 18th. (You can learn more about the silly old bear here.) Milne’s gentle wisdom and soulful words from the book Winnie-the-Pooh, published in 1926, are poignant and relevant still today. […]
Looking to talk with your teen about masculinity? Use this new Gillette ad
Talking about masculinity is really important and it’s a conversation that a lot of parents are having with their preteen and teen boys. But knowing how to initiate that conversation can be tricky. Enter a new Gillette ad that is a great conversation starter about the topic of toxic masculinity and being an upstander. It […]
4 talks to have after seeing Mary Poppins Returns with teens and tweens
On the first day of winter break, my family and I headed to see Mary Poppins Returns. We all really enjoyed the film. Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda were both great, the songs were delightful, and it made us all smile. It also served as a catalyst for some interesting talks with my teen daughter. There were […]
Top 8 posts of 2018 on Between Us Parents
I feel like I blinked and the year is almost over! Where did 2018 go? It’s been a big year, both in my family and on the blog. It’s always fun to look back and see where we’ve been over the past 365 days. I love that of the 140+ posts in 2018, the most […]
2018 Printable Christmas scavenger hunt clues
A Christmas scavenger hunt is a tradition my dad began when I was a child and it’s one I’ve continued for my daughter and shared on the blog. Find all the past printable clues here. All the clues are intended to take you to a different location around the house. We realize that not all […]
Why my holiday wish list includes the Gift of Responsibility
This post is sponsored by Responsibility.org as part of their Ask, Listen, Learn program. All opinions, holiday excitement and gift requests are my own. It’s possible I have a holiday wrapping paper obsession. Stashed away in a closet, I have more than a dozen rolls of paper. I always smile when I open the door […]
The 12 Days of Christmas with teens
Christmas changes a bit when you’re parenting a teen. The anticipation around Santa is gone, replaced by anticipation of finals. Teens are a little more focused on getting the perfect gift for their significant other or best friend than what they plan to get their siblings. Rather than dreading all the time off school, you […]
Tips to help kids become better writers from the founder of Learn to Write Now
Writing matters. I say that not because I was an English major and a legal writing teacher or because I get paid to write now, though all of those roles have underscored the value of good writing. The ability to write clearly and effectively is a key job and life skill, one that can only […]
70 Printable Christmas scavenger hunt clues
A Christmas scavenger hunt can be a wonderful holiday tradition. It’s one that my family has enjoyed for decades – each Christmas eve there’s a hunt to find one present that we’re allowed to open. I’ve carried on the tradition for my daughter and for seven years I have crafted clues of rhyming couplets (more […]
10 Reasons to love Hamilton County, Indiana
A weekend away full of new experiences, taste treats, and good people is good for the soul. We were fortunate to experience exactly that a few weekends ago on a fun quick getaway to Hamilton County, Indiana, which includes communities such as Carmel and Fishers. It was our first visit and we quickly discovered 10 […]