I started this post a few months ago. I wrote part of it then deleted it. I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go with the post. I have shared the statement with many moms and dads of teens:…
Category: Musings on Family
Googly Bands Are in the House and a Twitter Party!
Spring is a time when kids go wild. Some children have a hard time sitting still in circle time at school. Homework is the last thing on many children’s list of things to do. Summer seems like it is around…
Dinnertime Barilla Style
I was sent a Barilla gift bag complete with an insulated tote, measuring spoon, pasta holder, wooden spoon, assorted pasta, coupons and recipes from Mario Batali. This wasn’t my first encounter with Barilla. I met the Barilla reps at Mom…
Are You in Control of Your Kid’s Cellphone?
A recent New York Times blog by Tara Parker-Pope, focused on when kids should get cell phones. I heartily agree with the author’s point that a cell phone is not a right. My kids know that if they misbehave or…
Board Games: Sometimes You Win and Sometimes You Lose
Family game night is something we all love. With a range in ages, it is hard to find a game we ALL love. Some hits and some misses: Hits Apples to Apples Junior — easy enough for 7-year-old, but still…
Nerf Dart Tag Capture the Flag Set: Giveaway
My son is all about his Nerf guns. He hides them on every level off the house. Behind couches. Inside closets. Under the bed. Because you never know when you are going to have to start a war with someone.…
Nerf Dart Tag Fury Fire: It’s On!
We are a Nerf family. With a kid, a preteen, and a teen, I struggle to find an activity that all the kids will enjoy. Minigolf? The youngest wants to goof around and not play according to the rules. Swimming?…
Facebook: The Teen Meeting Place
Teen drama will never change. Kids who were best friends in September tire of each other by March. In April everything is hunky dory again only to falter once the school year ends. And then there is the summer. Teen…
Musings on Play: Stay Safe in the Summer
We may not be hikers or outdoorsy people, but we stay active. Teen and preteen play volleyball. Kid plays lacrosse. All three kids are on the swim team. Dad is in a volleyball league. Mom — even I — works…
What Are Your Family Guidelines? Your Code of Ethics?
Here’s our list…sure to be added to as the kids grow older. Phones, laptops, e-mail, and Facebook accounts will be checked as needed. The kids know that we need to have their passwords. My girls are 14 and 11. Both…
