You probably heard about Heath Ledger’s death last month “as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, Temazepam, Alprazolam, and Doxylamine,” a combination of painkillers, anxiety medication and sleeping aids. The medical examiner stated Heath Ledger abused these drugs which means he used them to feel intoxicated or high […]
I know we have at least one Halloween party on the calendar for October (maybe two) and I always panic at the last minute as to what to bring. This year I was proactive and went looking for ideas ahead of time. Now, I won’t make all of these recipes, but there were so many […]
My oldest child is entering Middle School this fall, and as much as I truly want to believe that my kids will never try drugs, skip school or become sexually active too early, you just never know. I know quite a few families who I feel did a great job being involved with their kids […]
Earlier this week I challenged everyone to help me build a reading list for kids 8-18 this summer. I have had a great response so far. Here is what we have to date:
My input:
Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1) - Christopher Paolini; great book for boys ages 10-18
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) - J.K. Rowland; […]
If you have a child going off to college this fall or sometime in the upcoming years, you (and your child) need to read the latest book by Harlan Cohen called The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College.
When I went away to college and left my predictable suburban lifestyle, […]
As my son gets older, I have noticed that his sleep habits and needs are changing. How much sleep does your teen get a night? Do you have a set bedtime requirement each night or does your child go to sleep when tired?
While we were on Spring Break, he must have been banking his sleep. […]
We went to another Middle School parents orientation meeting last night. It was very different from the one we went to last week, yet they were both working from the same set of Powerpoint slides. I will do a comparison post some time next week, but while they are still fresh in my mind, […]
While doing my daily blog check-in, I came across four very different, but good articles on some of my favorite blogs. All of these are worth a read and don’t be shy about adding your 2 cents into the discussions either.
Parenting Teens highlights a Harvard Study on the Virginity Pledge and then questions the […]
We have never given our kids allowances. They have never asked either. But as they get older, I am beginning to think maybe we should - afterall, they really need to learn how to manage their money.
Here are my questions to you:
1. Do your kids get a regular allowance?
2. If so, how much?
3. At […]
Another school year is coming to a close and High Schools across the country are graduating another class. Many students have finished applying for college and already have their acceptance letters. But what about your teen? How do you know he or she is ready to make the jump to semi-independence?
Denise Witmer, the guide at […]
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