Teenagers

Have you ever had one of those days when no matter what you say, your child (conveniently) does not hear you? You could be talking as loud as your voice allows, doing hand gestures to express yourself, while repeating...

I grew up in Missouri, and I remember my dad giving me the driver's manual for my 15th birthday. Thank goodness, too, because the day I turned 15.5 years, he took me up to take my written test. Those...

You’ve purchased all of the school supplies your child needs. Their backpack is full and ready to go. Your child’s favorite lunch foods are packed, and you even had time to stick a little love note for them in...

A couple of months ago I was at a sports tournament with one of my kids, as I often am on weekends. On this particular weekend, we were about 300 miles from home. After a long day of sports,...

Halloween is one of our family’s favorite holidays. Each year we all get in on the spooky fun, from dressing up and trick-or-treating, to Halloween-themed activities. With a family as large as ours, it can be difficult to find Halloween...

Recently on a local page, a commenter said something like, "kids these days have no respect. If I'd have done that, I would have been beaten!" This was said as a badge of honor. Inspired, if that's the right word, by...

School is back in session, football season is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. Fall can be a busy time, but there's also so much to enjoy in our area. Get your calendars ready, and choose a...

I love Facebook. I can keep up with high school friends, college friends, and message board friends all over the world. Chances are you clicked this link from Facebook, as well. It’s a good way to connect with others. But it...

What a week this was. It started with the viral hashtag #metoo on Monday. According to cnn.com, it started by Alyssa Milano tweeting: "Suggested by a friend: If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote, "Me too"...

If you're an adult biological female, chances are you vividly remember getting your period for the first time. I was twelve years old when it happened–I hid it, deeply embarrassed, for a couple days before I screwed up my...