5 Books That Help Me When I Want to Over-Parent
My post on 8 things you should stop doing for your teen resonated with a lot of people. The truth is, it is tough parenting resilient kids in today’s culture. […]
Entries by Amy Carney
10 Reasons to Visit Winslow, Arizona
1. Stay Overnight at LaPosada Hotel The crown jewel of Winslow is the LaPosada Hotel! This amazing piece of historic architecture is known as the last of The Santa Fe’s great railway […]
Stop Doing These 8 Things for Your Teen This School Year
Don’t judge me if you happen to see my kids eating packaged Ritz crackers for school lunch. Don’t judge me if they’re on the sidelines of PE because they forgot […]
Snapshots of a Significant Summer
How was your summer? It’s THE question we adults ask one another as the kids head back to school. Sure the last day of summer is officially in September, but for […]
Curbing Entitlement With a Roll of Charmin
How do you feel when you walk into a bathroom, sit down, look over and see an empty cardboard tube where a fluffy white roll should reside? Desperation sets in as […]
8 National Parks Your Family Needs to Visit Before the Kids Grow Up!
“Hey guys, want to go to the Grand Canyon this weekend?” “No thanks.” “That’s too far.” “I’m so glad I have to work.” “I’m not doing that.” Excuses, excuses fly […]
5 Ways to Set Up A Summer of Significance
Summertime is here and the living is easy, right? Or is it actually more difficult? As a parent summer brings a different rhythm than the one we’re used to living […]
Why What You Do This Week Matters!
As another school year winds down, we feel proof of how quickly time passes. Many of my friends are graduating a high school senior and contemplating how it all went so fast. Do you know how […]
To All You Good Moms Out There….
What makes a good Mom? They ask the foster girl I mentor what makes a good Mom and she doesn’t have an answer. She finally says a good Mom would […]
For You, Our Middle School Teacher
Dear Teacher of my Beloved Middle School Student, It’s that time of year that I have been asked to send in daily treats of Monday’s flower, Tuesday’s favorite snack, Wednesday’s […]
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