You know those stereotypes about how rotten teens are? Skip them. Here’s why:
Don’t Expect the Worst from Teens, or You Just Might Get It
Published in Your Teen Magazine, July-August 2017
Tag: Parenting
Washington Post: ‘Make Your Kid A Money Genius’ Author Explains How and Why to Talk to Your Kid About Money. Now.
I had the pleasure of interviewing bestselling financial author Beth Kobliner about her latest book. Great info, especially for the money-intimidated.
‘Make Your Kid A Money Genius’ Author Explains How and Why to Talk to Your Kid About Money. Now.
Published in The Washington Post, March 28, 2017
Cleveland Magazine: The Diversity Dilemma
Diversity and integration in our schools might not always be easy, but they are essential to repairing our continued racial divide.
The Diversity Dilemma https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/commentary/articles/the-diversity-dilemma
Published in Cleveland Magazine, April 2017
Your Teen Magazine: Why Teens Should Take Charge at the Doctor’s Appointment
Are we parents hovering too much at the doctor’s office? Research says yes.
Why Teens Should Take Charge at the Doctor’s Appointment
Published in Your Teen Magazine
Your Teen Magazine: Is Technology Killing Creativity?
Spoiler: Not necessarily. It’s tricky, though – read on.
Is Technology Killing Creativity?
Published in the January-February 2017 issue of Your Teen Magazine.
Washington Post: Parents Need To Prepare For School Lockdowns, Too
In the event of the worst (or even a false alarm), do you know what’s expected of you as a parent?
Parents Need To Prepare For School Lockdowns, Too
Published in Washington Post on September 13, 2016
Brightly: 15 Years Later – Books To Help You Talk To Your Kids About 9/11
My apologies, readers, for failing to post this when it was published – before September 11, of course. Unfortunately, though, terrorism is still with us, and the moment to talk is not lost.
15 Years Later – Books To Help You Talk To Your Kids About 9/11
Published on Brightly, August 30, 2016
New Book! So Glad They Told Me
Which is harder? The everyday rush of school lunches, the laundry on the floor, the arguments between kids, and the complaining about chores? Or is it the call from the school nurse, the feverish child, or the crisis of a bee sting or a bloody knee?
That’s what I write about in my essay in the brand-new anthology So Glad They Told Me: Women Get Real About Motherhood. I’m honored to be a part of this book, which is about – well, let me just put this here because it says it so well:
“In the increasingly competitive culture of modern motherhood, parenting advice can often be judgmental, unrealistic, or smug. Or sometimes, there isn’t anyone there to offer advice or support. Mothers may be feel isolated and lack a support network to provide honest advice, and others may face a barrage of unwarranted, unhelpful tips or warnings. This collection of essays from 60 mothers will empower and unite parents with real, honest advice from women who have been there. These writers share the advice or support they received—or wish they had—on everything from pregnancy to surviving the first year to parenting teens to empty nest syndrome. Inspired by the viral essay and #SoGladTheyToldMe social media movement, this book aims to change conversations about motherhood by presenting a broader, more realistic, and more balanced image of motherhood so that women will feel less inadequate, adversarial, and isolated. So Glad They Told Me is filled with compassionate, honest advice, and the poignant, painful, and sometimes hilarious truths you wish your best girlfriends had told you about motherhood.“
Where to find it? On Amazon, of course, or you can ask your local bookstore or library to stock it. Thanks, readers, for your support!
Washington Post: Should You Give Your College Kid An Allowance?
I bit my tongue, folks, and didn’t even give my opinion. But three amazing experts did.
Should You Give Your College Kid An Allowance?
Published on Washington Post on August 9, 2016 and in print on August 11, 2016
Washington Post: 11 Parenting Podcasts Worth Checking Out
What would you add to the list?
11 Parenting Podcasts Worth Checking Out
Published in Washington Post on June 23, 2016