Halloween can be fun for the whole family and a good excuse to get your teens to hang out with you. Here are some spooky events sure to keep your teens on their toes and provide some Halloween fun...
Is your teen tired and not wanting to wake up in the morning? Perhaps your son or daughter is adjusting from the summer schedule to the new school year starting. Chances are your teenager may naturally need more sleep...
It's not fair! ALL my friends get money for their good grades! It seems that this is a common thing and the amounts of loot vary greatly. In the new world of insecurities, competition and uncharted land AKA middle...
Sitting here thinking about where the time went? I have my first college-bound child. These past few months I have been anticipating this but boy is this hard as she is demanding her independence, and I am asking for...
What is Going On? Is she Strong-Willed? Spirited?
The definition of my strong-willed daughter (or any strong-willed child) - can be a challenge when they’re young, but if sensitively parented, can become terrific teens and young adults. These kids are...
If you’re reading this article for tips on how to have “the talk” with your kids, let me save you the trouble. This isn’t that article. I am not a parenting expert. I have never claimed to be, and...
When giving advice for a job choice or career, I have heard the admonition, “Do what you love.” But how do teenagers know what they love to do? Many teens graduate high school not knowing what captures their passion....
Adorned in cap and gown, the small blonde kid we’ve grown into a man walks across the stage and into the next steps towards adulthood next week. He will toss his cap in the air and officially be a...
Little girls... made up of sugar and spice and everything nice. Thank heaven for 'em, am I right? If you're reading this, I'm going to assume you're a mom. In which case, there is about a 50/50 chance you...
We teach our children to "Say no to bullies". And we do this, in hopes that it may work. However, the reality is that our relationships with our children impact how and if they can stop bullying. It is...
Parenting In Tampa Bay
5 fast and family friendly recipes for easier weeknights
Sometimes, the last thing you want to do after a long day of work, is make a meal for yourself, let alone the whole...
