Letters to My Son: On the First Day of 8th Grade
Dear Pookah. My son-shine. Today is your first day of 8th grade, your last in middle school, and I find myself at a crossroads like i’m sure you are too. …
Motherhood
3 Ways to Talk To Your Tween/Teen About Alcohol
Parents! We are the most important influence on our kids!! According to Responsibility.org, youth between the ages of 13 and 17 report that their parents have the strongest influence on …
Emotional Management for our Kids in a “Post Pandemic” World
This year, I have had the pleasure of being a Responsibility.org ambassador. I was compensated to write this post, but all opinions of course, are my own. For the last 21 months, …
Meningitis B Vaccination:What Parents Need to Know
This post is sponsored by GSK and its public health awareness campaign, “Ask2BSure”. Parents, did you know that there are TWO different types of vaccinations needed to help protect against …
Letters to My Son: Hopes for the 7th Grade
Dear Pookah, The last time I wrote one of these to you, it was on your 10th birthday. Today, it’s your first day of 7th grade. And not just any …