Bits & Bobs
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Join the Parent Teacher Student Organization for Important School Communication
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Make new friends at the meetings I recently attended a two-hour long high school PTSO meeting. Yes, it was long, and yes, it was information overload on a weekday which seemed too busy anyway. But, as I sat at the…
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The Ultimate Birthday Letter to a 16 Year-Old Girl
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Right now, as of today, you are barely just 16, but if I were going to write you a letter on your 16th birthday, I might ask something like, “Where are you going, not now this minute, but later…where are…
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How Societal Norms Prevent Parent’s From Connecting With Each Other
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So I’m A Terrible Parent–What’s Your Excuse? This morning in my inbox, I was greeted with an email from an acquaintance who alluded to the fact, that perhaps through social media, my kidlet might need some positive influences which should…
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Happy Birthday!
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Some people might say the middle child gets overlooked. Some people might say the middle child must work harder. Even some will say the middle child has no voice. Not so here; you have exceeded everyone’s expectation. Happy 21st Birthday,…
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When Teenage Lies Become a Parent’s Game
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Of course telling fibs are natural and kids are going to do it, but what recourse do parents have then? I have a pretty good idea when my kidlets’ wording sounds suspicious. I think most parents rely on that. But…