Category Archives: living with teens

Tomorrow our almost 18-year-old daughter is driving our 13-year-old Honda down to the Florida panhandle for a week in what she thinks will be heaven. Tomorrow her mother begins to worry in earnest. “But, Mom,” she begged, “Lots of kids … Continue reading →

Last week I accompanied my daughter to Purdue University for a program for prospective students. While I didn’t look forward to the 4 ½ hour drive each way, I knew this would be a nice opportunity to spend rare mother-daughter … Continue reading →

Here’s another scary topic for Halloween—choosing a college. If there is a high school senior in your life (or in your neighborhood) may it’s a good idea to refrain from even saying the word “college” this year. From watching my … Continue reading →