So. Being that I’m the parent of two 13-year-olds, we’ve been experiencing a lot of teen angst around here. Usually every summer follows a similar pattern: we’re all sick of each other by June, but we have lots of fun and togetherness (and some time apart) and we’re back to loving each other by September [...]

Chances are you’ve taken or at least heard of the ACT: a test most colleges expect high school students to take. ACT test scores can indicate whether a student is likely to earn a certain grade in first-year college courses. According to a study they published recently, only 25% of students who take the test [...]

(Editor’s note: we’re into fall already! Chris has an easy craft for us to enjoy with our kiddos. Thanks Chris!) For a craft that makes Halloween fun, there’s nothing like pumpkin carving. This craft is neat in that you can build a happy pumpkin and hang it the wall or your door. Even better, it’s [...]

иконопис(Editor’s note: please welcome Jocelyn who clearly knows what it takes to get boys interested in cooking. Thanks Jocelyn!) We all know how insanely romantic it is when we were asked out on a date and the man not only knew the difference between basil and balsamic but offered to actually cook us a meal [...]

(Editor’s note: please welcome Marina, writing about child development and play. Thanks Marina!) One of the biggest differences I have noticed in children today and in children of let’s say, my time, is in the way we play. While we still have kids who run around the playground and get in to a sandbox, the [...]

It’s Friday again, Heroes! Time for some fun, or at least a smile. I’m smiling today because I have been cleaning like crazy this week. The dust was so thick that my allergies were giving me a terrible time, so me and the vacuum have been spending lots of quality time working. There’s plenty more [...]