The World of Parents and Their Tweens
Published August 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
The World of Parents and Their Tweens
Patience, Understanding and Love Help Children Navigate This Critical Period
Article Excerpt:
The tween years can be an exciting yet treacherous time for a child. Beyond an increased awareness of physical and emotional changes, these 8- to 12-year-olds clinging to childlike innocence are pushed into the world of adolescence. Read more »
Going it Alone: Overcoming the Challenges of Single Parenting
Published August 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Going it Alone: Overcoming the Challenges of Single Parenting
Finding a Healthy Balance
Article Excerpt:
At times, it may seem like it takes a village to raise a child, but for single parents, that village often feels like a party of one. Single parenting poses challenges for even the most organized mom or dad, and without an extra hand, it can seem like a daunting task. Read more »
Navigating After-School Care
Published August 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Navigating After-School Care
How to Find the Best Fit for Your Child
Article Excerpt:
In a society where it’s common for both Mom and Dad to work outside the home, the typical 9-to-5 schedule doesn’t afford many parents the luxury of picking up their children from school. Read more »
Beating the Back-to-School Blues
Published August 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Beating the Back-to-School Blues
Getting Your Child Back into a Healthy Groove
Article Excerpt:
Although the sun is shining bright and summertime is a fresh reality for your child, many schools are ramping up for school sessions to begin in mid-August. At a time when your child is still focused on sleeping in late, hanging out at the pool with friends and camping in the backyard, the thought of returning to school can spark anxiety, fear and the back-to-school blues. Read more »
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Three words to describe me? Passionate. Motivated. Curious. These traits help me as a college media adviser and instructor, freelance writer, and mom. This site, focused on writing, reflecting, and teaching, strives to tell the stories of the “average” person. From student journalism and higher education to parenting and freelance writing, you’ll find a mix of blogs with a hint of humor, sarcasm, and inspiration.
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