Tag: teens
The 411 on Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know About A...
When I walk through the library I am used to seeing clusters of teenagers all looking at their phones. Recently I realized those same...
The “Not Mitzvah”: A Different Approach to Celebrating Milestones
Many cultures have a coming-of-age ceremony. A 13-year-old Jewish person has a Bar or a Bat Mitzvah. A young Latina may have a quinceanera....
My Greatest Parenting Wish
My husband and I were sitting in the living room the other night, talking about our day, when our oldest came in and sat...
The Last Teen In America Without a Smartphone
Smart phones. Nearly every woman, man, teenager, child, and dog has one. Okay, maybe not the dog, but you get my point. Smartphones are...
The List: Sexism in High School
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...
Teen Halloween: Spooky Activities and Haunts for Older Kids
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Fall in Iowa City
Fall officially begins on September 22, but let's be honest–we've been dreaming of it for months. So grab your pumpkin spice latte and check...
5 Reasons Why My Teenager is Cell PhoneLESS!
I know it's hard to believe, but yes it is true: my teenager is cell phoneLESS! I'm going to tell you my top 5...