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Kids Today – A Comparison of Generations

1 week ago

in Parenting

EACH GENERATION HEARS THE COMPARISON OF “IN MY DAY…”, BUT THIS CHART TAKES A FACTUAL LOOK AT THE STATISTICS OF 1982 VERSUS 2012. I found this info-graphic rather interesting since it applies to my generation. I’m encouraged by some stats, discouraged by others. What do you think about the differences?

Your thoughts about this new generation we are raising?

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Easter 2012

1 month ago

in Family, Holidays, Nature, Parenting, Travel

WE JUST RETURNED FROM A WONDERFULLY RELAXED SPRING BREAK AND EASTER HOLIDAY IN MY HOMETOWN. We visited my 97 year old grandmother who was alert and talkative. It was nice to see her recovering from some winter rehabilitation and back to her own home. Amazingly she lives independently in an apartment specially made for mobility issues…I venture to say she is healthier than most 40 year olds. Very More >

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Toddlerhood is Training for Teenagehood

3 months ago

in Family, Media, Parenting, technology

BEING A PARENT IS HARD. BEING A PARENT OF A TODDLER IS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT IT PREPARES YOU FOR THE COMPLICATION OF TEENS. Any parents of teenagers agreeing with me at this moment? I’m not trying to scare anyone. Just tell the truth.

Amazingly, this post is not a rant about my teenager. The situation that caused this post — totally about what teen parents will face with this new generation. I want to More >

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Time to Slow Down and Reflect #savvysource

4 months ago

in Family, Holidays, Nature, Parenting, Travel

HOW DO YOU TAKE TIME TO REFLECT WITH YOUR CHILD? YOURSELF? My current article with The Savvy Source features some places in the city for quiet time. Some places have famous names and a long history. Your favorites may simply be the best nook in a local coffeeshop. I’d love to hear about where you find quiet moments for yourself and your family. A Time to Slow Down, A Place to Reflect And More >

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Wordless Wednesday: Weekend Concerts

5 months ago

in Family, Holidays, Parenting

THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE TERM “WEEKEND CONCERTS” MEANT THE BANDS I WENT TO SEE OVER THE WEEKEND, BUT NOW AS A PARENT IT MEANS SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT. I think I’m enjoying this phase even more. William’s school chorus had their holiday concert at a beautiful local church. He looked so mature standing there with all of his friends singing. The complex harmonies of young voices filled the air More >