Kids Grow Up too Fast! Let Them Be Little…Even For a Little While
Now more than ever, there is a push for kids to grow up too fast. They have cell phones and iPads, giving up playing with toys for the latest games/apps....
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High School is For Big Kids: Being True to Yourself
My oldest child thinks she's going to high school next year. This is absurd because high school is for big kids who are practically adults....
Seasons of Silvia – Life with an Exchange Student
by Jodie Meurer
When our average Midwestern family decided to host an exchange student we didn't realize how much our lives would change!...
Adolescents and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
by Casie
With the holiday season upon us, it is imperative that we keep an eye on our children and their mental health. Adolescents are susceptible to a lot,...
The Day I Watched My Son Graduate High School– Without Shedding A Tear
by Jodie Meurer
It's no secret that I wear my heart on my sleeve. I cry for a lot of reasons, but I didn't cry when I watched my son graduate. Here's why....