I allowed my 13-year-old son his first midnight showing with his friends (no older sisters). As the clock ticked an hour or so past the start time of midnight, a newsbreak flashes across the screen to that of a theater mass shooting. After I picked my heart up from the floor, … [Read more...] about The Dark Knight – James Holmes
Coffee Talk
Life After High School: Helping Teens Who Are College Bound
These steps were adapted from The College Handbook, published by the College Board, and, although originally intended for 11th- and 12th-graders, parents will find them a valuable resource when broaching the subject of college with their teenagers and guiding them on … [Read more...] about Life After High School: Helping Teens Who Are College Bound
Free Tutoring! Parents! Do not miss out on this free source for your kids!
When the summertime boredom blues set in, turn to this fantastic website for some fun tutoring. Challenge your child to go beyond what they think they can do. It is not graded and therefore is an easy and fun way to learn. It has been an invaluable source for my middle school and … [Read more...] about Free Tutoring! Parents! Do not miss out on this free source for your kids!
A Tale of Two Universities – Best fit vs. Best ranked – Part II
Part two of my story will bring us to a love affair I never intended to have. I did not want to love Chapman University, but just read what happened next! We were choosing between two competing universities for the very same … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Universities – Best fit vs. Best ranked – Part II
Whitney Houston
This is my favorite Whitney performance. So patriotic, and so real. May you be raised up on eagles wings Whitney. And may your soul be at peace. … [Read more...] about Whitney Houston