This post was originally written in 2012 – now, I have a 15 year old, almost 13 year old, and 8 year old. The oldest is in the Autism Spectrum. Below are my tips and some experts tips on parenting disrespectful teenagers. I am back with another “Ask Kelli” question. If you are on my …
Although I am home all day, there are plenty of days where I get sucked into this computer working my tail off trying to meet this deadline or line up this amazing sponsored post. When that happens, I have to be very careful to not neglect the kids. It is all about balance. Are you …
Winter can be a dreary time of year, promoting indoor, sedentary activity. This is the main reason that kids and adults tend to gain weight during these months. Winter is also sometimes associated with feelings of sadness or depression, which may be alleviated by sunlight and enough physical activity. Therefore, despite the challenges of cold, …
I broke down to a Teacher yesterday. Geez, what am I, a leaky faucet? I am so embarrassed, but I cried and cried at the school yesterday over my child. Zack turned 10 on April 30th. We call him DQ (Drama Queen) around the house because he can be kind of Diva-ish. He has to …
A Teachable Moment © May 2012: Make the most of moving up Dr. Susan Bartell The month of May is all about graduations, moving up ceremonies and commencements. It is a time to feel a little sad about “how fast they grow up”, and to feel joyous about the wonderful milestones and accomplishments. This year …
