Call Me a Hippie, but I Still Believe Love Can Change the World
Can the past inform the future? Watching recent coverage on the impeachment trial and subsequent acquittal makes me miss my...
Bad Words: Let’s Talk about Cussing in Middle School
I interviewed my daughter and asked her, “What’s your experience with cussing and ‘inappropriate language’ at your school?” Here’s what she said.
Reflecting on the New Year as a Family
For several years now, I've been very active in my community and online, advocating and organizing for social and racial...
Teaching Kids Self-Care
As we weather the highs and lows together, I’ve found myself talking with my daughters about self-care.
Family Technology Contract 2.0
The big transition into middle school has finally put conversations about smart phones, social media, online safety, in our lap. Here are my updated recommendations for using a Technology Contract to talk with your tweens/teens about tech safety.
He said… WHAAATTT?!?
There seems to be no way to avoid the bile coming out of Trump’s mouth. So, while we’re talking about it… let’s use this as an opportunity to fight back agains rape culture by discussing these things with our kids.
Students With Anxiety Need our Support
Recommendations for Teachers and Parents Many students (and adults) suffer from anxiety. Fortunately, when I was a teacher, I always...
Could you go sugar free for 5 days?
Share these great videos with your kids to think about our their sugar intake and healthy eating. Are you up for the challenge?
Monday Inspiration: Girls and Skateboarding? Hell Yes!
Who would have thought our family would be getting into skateboarding? That I would associate girls and skateboarding? Not me.
Fighting Back Against Rape Culture
The Stanford rape case has triggered more than outrage — it has triggered many of us to reflect on our own experiences around sexual assault. This story resonates even more for me as a mother.