Lately I’ve seen a real change in Boy Wonder and I love it, perhaps even more than he does. Take a look at 10 things my tween loves about himself (that I love too)!
My Kid Left for Camp and Didn’t Even Say Goodbye
October 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
Today is a big day. Boy Wonder is leaving for science camp for four days with his 6th grade class. Gulp. While I knew at least theoretically that his leaving would someday come, I never actually expected it to happen so soon, simply by virtue of the person he is. Boy Wonder’s different than a […]
12 Ways I’m Not Spoiling My Kids
October 7, 2013 Leave a Comment
It’s freaking hard work not to raise spoiled kids. “Pay now or pay later,” my mom tells me. “The work you put in now will only help you as they get older.” While I have no doubt she’s right, following the unspoiled path of most resistance is a difficult parenting journey. It sucks being the […]
5 Things Your Tween Needs Most [Video]
September 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
One look at my tween and you might think the thing my kid needs most is a haircut. While I’m inclined to agree with you, there are actually five things he needs even more and psst! They’re the same five things every tween and teen needs to be healthy and happy.
5 Things My Tween Fears Most About Growing Up [Video]
September 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
Growing up can be scary, so it came as no surprise when Boy Wonder began exhibiting trepidation whenever the subject would arise. While I wish I could just wave my magic wand and make all of his fears disappear, I believe it’s my job to try and talk the fears out – try being the […]
You Might be the Parent of a Tween if…
September 8, 2013 1 Comment
Raising a tween is hard work. I never would have imagined longing for the day when my biggest worry was whether my kid might choke on a grape or get hurt on the playground, but I do. Today I worry that my budding teen might fall in with the wrong crowd, say yes to drugs, […]
Parents, Have Your Child Interview You!
September 1, 2013 4 Comments
Last month, I encouraged you to conduct an annual video interview with your child to capture the essence of their personality as they grow. Don’t quite remember? Take a look at this how-to video. This month, I’m asking you to take a turn in the hot seat and allow your child to interview YOU! Why? […]
Decoding Tweenspeak: A How-To [Video]
August 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
My son is getting harder and harder to understand the older he gets. I would have never thought that possible, considering his toddler years were riddled with linguistic disasters I somehow became masterful at interpreting; “Shoofly donbadame” (shoo fly, don’t bother me) being my personal favorite. When it comes to communicating with Boy Wonder, I’m […]
20 Things to Say to Your Son Before He’s Grown
August 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
The older Boy Wonder becomes, the more I play the numbers game – trying to convince myself that we have more time together than we really do. I know his growing up and leaving the nest isn’t the end of our relationship, but in a lot of ways, it marks the end of a comfortable […]
How to Capture Your Child’s Development With a Video Interview!
July 31, 2013 Leave a Comment
You guys, I don’t like telling you what to do, but this time I’m going to. Go get your video camera, phone, or whatever recording device you’ve got and sit down to interview your child. Do it NOW. You won’t be sorry. Check out my interview with Boy Wonder right here.
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