My oldest child is a trailblazer. She’s my “out of the box” thinker. She does everything her own way. She’s the child who informed me after a lengthy timeout when she was 7 that she would do what I asked…
Category: Teens
Start the Conversation with #GrabtheGoodies @GoFAAR @AskListenLearn
I can be an ostrich. I can bury my head under the sand. Sing La La La when confronted with a situation that makes me uncomfortable. But I’m an adult. I can’t avoid unpleasant conversations with issues that affect my…
#MarvelUniverseLive Comes to #DC
Finding a movie for all five of us to watch as a family used to be so easy. I would pick a Disney movie or another animated movie and everyone would be happy. Once my oldest turned 12 or so,…
College Days: Two Weeks In
Two weeks. Fourteen days. That’s how long it is since I saw my daughter last. Dropping her off at college seems like months ago. It’s not that the house is quieter without her. She’s a very quiet person. But even…
To Zip the Coat Or Not? Letting Kids Fail and Grow #greatschools
Disclosure: I was compensated for writing this post. I’ve done it. I’m sure you’ve done it too. As parents, we’ve all done it at one time or another. Scene: Your home. Your child struggles zipping his coat. You see your…
Giving Back: Starting a Family Tradition (Part 2)
Giving back. I teach my children to give back. I encourage them to bring in food donations…toys for an adopted family…mittens for the “Christmas Glove Tree.” Basically, if the school or church asks for items, I’m happy to provide items.…
Peanuts Movie: Release Date 2015
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang are back! Watch the PEANUTS Teaser Trailer now. Peanuts, a 3D animation movie from 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studio, will be released in THEATERS (not a DVD!) November 6, 2015. For the…
Catching Fire Fan Events at Walmart: Orange County, Chicago, and New Jersey #catchingfire
In celebration of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD, VOD, and Pay-Per-View on March 7th. Want a sneak peek of Catching Fire? You can meet the cast members from The Hunger Games: Catching…
Searching for the Perfect #Prom Dress? Check Out @JenJenHouse
Disclosure: I was compensated for writing this post. I have a confession. Are you ready for it? Here I go. Deep breath. Exhale. Whispers. I’m a stalker…a stalker of prom photos on Facebook. What?! You thought I meant I was…
Middle Schoolers Explore Engineering at #FutureCity #GirlDay2014
Science classes at my school were dry…and if I am honest…quite dull. The formats for all my classes in middle school and high school were set in stone. Years and years of girls at my school had done the same…
