There are no performance reviews or report cards in parenting. Generally speaking, in a job we get periodic reviews to let us know where we have room to improve and where we are excelling. In parenting, no such thing exists. I was told once in a review that I "need to learn to … [Read more...] about Parenting Performance Review
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Aspen Institute’s Commission on Social , Emotional, Academic Development Has the Answers
Back in the 90s in my corporate days, my boss always talked about our “emotional intelligence.” He droned on and on about how our “EQ” was more important than our IQ. It sounded like corporate training mumbo jumbo back then, mostly because there was no direction to help us … [Read more...] about Aspen Institute’s Commission on Social , Emotional, Academic Development Has the Answers
How Will My Sons Remember Me?
I’m afraid my sons won’t remember me as a good mom. Or a happy mom. Their sharp memories, the kind that stick around through therapy into adulthood, are being cemented now. They’ll remember me as a stressed out yeller. My fuse is commensurate to my height...short. I am admittedly … [Read more...] about How Will My Sons Remember Me?
Another Teenager in the House – Happy Birthday, Deal!
My Darling Deal, The world is a flurry of shambles right now. I hate having to explain all the insightful and difficult questions you bring home. I don’t have answers to most of the topics you raise. The age of Trump has in many ways robbed you of your childhood and tender … [Read more...] about Another Teenager in the House – Happy Birthday, Deal!
He’s 12.
If he had a theme song, it would be You Are the Sunshine of My Life. He was born sunnyside up, after all. This sweet child of mine is tender hearted and funny. He’s also pensive and thoughtful; I can almost see gears clicking in his head as he unravels how things work. His … [Read more...] about He’s 12.
Summer Adventure List 2017…With a Twist
Though it might seem like it, I never forget that I have a blog. I just forget to schedule time to actually write anything. There's no shortage of ideas flurrying around in my head. Some are irreverent. Some are controversial. Some are whimsical. All are logged in a notebook that … [Read more...] about Summer Adventure List 2017…With a Twist
Highway of Raising a Teenager
Parenting hits a road laden with potholes when your child joins the rank of teenager. The smooth, open highway of elementary school years give way to gravel roads as soon as the teen years begin. Gone are the halcyon days... There are new roads signs to heed when you're on the … [Read more...] about Highway of Raising a Teenager