Our local newspaper is running a series of weekly “Senior of the Week” articles, highlighting individual seniors. (We live in a very rural area, where this is a typical community type expose’.) This week’s Senior is a young lady with … Continue reading
I am so pleased that with our economic concerns, we still have men and women in government who are trying to provide services for those without a voice–yes, I’m saying kids do not have a voice. Anytime we can try … Continue reading
Here in Washington State there is a current concern about meeting the mental health needs of adolescents, specifically around two issues: Intervene in an adolescent’s life before that adolescent causes harm to others (I believe the worry is about public … Continue reading
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been getting this nudge to write about what is currently being termed “teenage date abuse.” But I think that it is misleading to suggest that one has to be in any kind of … Continue reading
PART I: A few weeks ago a mother told me that she preferred to give their children “experiences rather than presents.” I had thought this delightful to hear while thinking that our culture stresses wrapped, boxed gifts under the tree … Continue reading
Teaching your child how to “WAIT” is an excellent way to teach the ability of how to endure and cope with the all important: Delay of Gratification. (A child who can WAIT, will be the teenager who doesn’t need the … Continue reading
WAITING is a most useful tool for having a conversation with your teenager. Especially your child whom you are about to throttle, take away all privileges Forever, and never-ever again allow to ride with another teenage driver. The same child … Continue reading
A Paranormal Adventure
Visit Alaska with Jubilee
Visit Scotland with Jubilee
A 1950's ranch story for our little girls
