March 11, 2024 A new way to comfort and bond with teens Our kiddo came up with the best idea ever last month. It’s one I am fairly certain that other teens would also enjoy. Z…
June 24, 2023 I had a string of weird jobs before and during college Our 13-year-old can’t wait to have a real job. So far, she has done some pet sitting for neighbors and, of course, odd jobs…
November 30, 2022 Learn how to make natural wreaths with Preservation Parks We are lucky to have some truly amazing parks and nature preserves in and around Lewis Center. Not only are Delaware county’s Preservation Parks…
September 13, 2022 Parents, witchcraft is the least of your worries If you are the parent of a young person interested in alternative spiritual practices or witchy things, this post is for you. I don’t…
May 24, 2022 A roundup of our best healing crystals and stones content If you love crystals, this post is for you. As you probably already know, we love them, too! Crystals combine our love of nature…
April 18, 2022 How to get a neurodivergent tween to clean her room I hate a messy room. When my bedroom is messy, I usually clean it up right away. I know from experience that I like…
April 12, 2022 How to be like a llama and set good boundaries Do you worry about your tween or teen having healthy friendships and romantic relationships? I do – and that’s why I recently attended a…
January 18, 2022 Tween/teen vaping is insidious and everywhere Vaping is the latest thing keeping me up at night. If you’ve got a middle school-age kiddo, chances are they’ve already been exposed to…
November 3, 2021 Airhouse Adventure Park is like nothing else you’ve seen If you’ve visited the Polaris Fashion Place mall recently, I’m sure you’ve seen Fieldhouse, the enormous indoor sports complex that has taken over the…
July 2, 2021 How to respond when your child wants to shave their head Has your child ever asked to shave their head? Ours has – multiple times. We’ve responded in various ways over the years, from laughter…
