Another weekend, another volleyball match. This weekend the teen didn’t just practice she played and played and played game after game. Infact the preteen played as well. How nice to have two kids playing volleyball on the same weekend. Only…
Category: Preteens and Tweens
Why I Am Not Going to Disney Social Media Moms Conference
It seemed so straightforward. The 5 of us would head to Disney for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference February 10-13. I would do the conference while Coach Dad took the kid, the preteen, and the teen around the parks. We…
Holiday Gift Guide: Peter Walsh’s It’s All Too Much
I participated in an online webinar over the summer with Peter Walsh. Many great back-to-school organizational tips. In this house, we could use all the organizational help we can get. In my quest to make my house a “clutter-free zone” rather…
Holiday Gift Guide: Free 1-Year Yoursphere.com Membership!
As many of you know, I have a preteen and a teen. Preteens and teens love to be connected to their friends. Chatting at lunch. Socializing on the school bus. Texting on cell phones. And on the computer or lapop.…
Holiday Gift Guide: BABW Hal & Holly Moose
We’re BABW fans from around the time my girls were 6 and 4. We were awaiting the arrival 0f our new baby. The girls were busy with school, friends, and activities, so I was not worried that either would be jealous…
Teens and Other Drivers: Take the Buzzed Driving Pledge!
None of my children are of driving age…YET. I don’t need to worry about handing the car keys to a teen who may or may not be heading to a party where alcohol may or may not be served. I…
Christmas Gift Ideas and Traditions
Cost cutting stocking stuffers Shop the Walmart after-Christmas sale for bath products, small toys, and Christmas-themed items. Save for following Christmas. Target $1 or the Dollar Store are also good, but be aware of small pieces, lead paint, and choking…
Must See Attractions in DC with Preteens and Teens
When the children were young a trip to D.C. was a no-brainer. The zoo or the Museum of Natural History were our top picks. When my son was born we widened our net to include sights that every person living near D.C.…
Dove’s Thank You for Making a Difference — A Must for Preteen and Teen Girls
As the mom of a preteen AND a teen girl I am amazed at how much girls are influenced by negative talk and ads. Just one comment from a friend or frenemy(!) about their outfit, looks, or weight, and a girls’ attitude…
Review & Giveaway: Money Savvy Pig Savings Bank — My Blog Anniversary
I want to teach my children about money, but as in all matters of parenting I’m wishy washy from time to time. Sometimes I get it right… I wrote about teaching teens about money management here. But, what about kids?…
