The fall semester is over and winter break is about to begin. You’ve been daydreaming and planning memory-making family time, great conversations, and fun activities for weeks. However, your college kid may have been having daydreams that are quite different from yours. The truth is the past 16 weeks or…
Category: Parenting
21 Quotes That Sum Up The Wonderful World of Motherhood
The dynamics of being a parent are so faceted that one minute you’re embracing the sweet joys and sentimental moments, and then in the next minute you’re scratching your head and laughing at the absurdities of raising someone (or something) that shares your DNA. While the relationships we have with…
The Humorous 12 Days of Winter Break Takes On A New Tune
Sometimes life can turn into a strange twist of parody, sprinkled with a bit of humor making it, might I say, quite interesting at times. This is especially true if you have children – and I when I mean children, I’m talking about the endless humor and the WTF moments…
I’m Sorry Kids, But This Is Just What Parents Do
“Mom, you know you don’t have to worry so much. I think I can sort of figure it out and you keep forgetting that I’m an adult now. I just wanted to fill you in on what’s happening in my life, not to have you worry if I’m doing all…
We Did Everything Right, But COVID-19 Still Came To Terrorize Our Family
The look in his eyes said it all. My son was frightened beyond what his 21 years of life on this earth could almost handle. He was scared because of the unknown, waiting to see whether we would survive or become another statistic flashed across the television screen during the…
The Great Sidewalk Art Challenge
With boredom levels rising across the U.S. during this unprecedented time of Social Distancing, a clever idea is starting to sweep across social media. The “Chalk Your Walk” movement is a challenge to create a way for people to enjoy the outdoors while providing walkers with beautiful art to enjoy…
Who Knew That Toilet Paper Would End Up Being The Ultimate Gift — It Seems As If My Son Did
Sometimes a mom can have it all wrong and her son might be strangely right after all. In a twist of fate, I have come to learn this lesson all too well. As a former card-carrying member of the Helicopter Parents Association, I always thought that I knew more than…
This Year My College-Aged Son’s Holiday Gift List Might Just Be The Most Bizarre One Yet
Over the years, my son’s gift list has gone through the normal phases of childhood and teenage wants and wishes. There were requests made for the latest action figures, Legos, sporting equipment and games, and finally the age where video games and electronics gifts ruled. However, holiday present buying for…
Picking That Perfect College Roommate May Be Harder Than Finding A Date On Tinder
This story was originally written for and published by Grown & Flown. The bio for his prospective roommate read, “I’m chill AF”, and suddenly a new wave of anxiety crept to the surface. Between juggling college application deadlines, agonizing over the anticipation of acceptance letters, studying for AP exams and the endless array…
“Mom, Are You Safe?” — Comforting Words During The London Terror Attack
It was just about 11 pm and I had drifted off to sleep knowing I had to rise early for my flight back to America when suddenly I was awakened by the buzzing of my cell phone. With a bit of nervous hesitation, I peered at the caller ID and…