June 19, 2025 Our high schooler made me watch Big Mouth… and I loved it I did NOT like the adult-themed, animated TV series Big Mouth the first few times I watched it. I found it crude, vulgar and…
June 16, 2025 The one time being a picky eater paid off As I’ve written about recently, our 15-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. When we first heard this, I was extremely anxious because…
June 5, 2025 The TV show Forever echoed advice I gave my daughter I felt validated as a parent while watching the 2025 Netflix reboot of the classic Judy Blume novel Forever. Warning: this blog post contains…
May 5, 2025 Here’s why we’ll never drive to NC again Our little family has had terrible luck driving to North Carolina for vacations. So far, both times we’ve set out on a road trip…
May 1, 2025 It hurts when people make fun of Aimee Lou Wood’s teeth I’ve watched with interest the recent buzz about British actress Aimee Lou Wood as a result of her celebrated turn on season three of…
April 28, 2025 A dating how-to guide from Love on the Spectrum Do you remember how you learned to date and look for a romantic partner or love match? I don’t remember getting much teaching or…
April 21, 2025 Why I’m happy that I sized up in these jeans Do you typically stick to the same clothing brands, or do you venture out and try new brands at times? I ordered a pair…
March 24, 2025 What parents need to know about teen dangers This month, I attended a free drug education workshop for parents hosted by the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (DMMHRSB), Delaware City…
February 27, 2025 Do you remember the first time you ever ordered a pizza? Our teen hit a fun developmental milestone this week: she ordered a pizza delivery by herself while we were out. This may not seem…
February 20, 2025 6 things everyone should know about co-regulation In times as stressful and uncertain as these, it’s good to know about co-regulation: a way to give comfort, support and safety to those…
