Buying gifts for teens is hard. I think everyone struggles with what to buy for kids who are too old for toys but too young for a lot of boring adult gifts. I always want to get something they...
Landing their first job is a landmark moment in the life of any teen — right after getting their driver's license! Whether learning how to manage money, wait tables or run a cash register, the life skills an after...
Parenting has taught me one life lesson after another over the years; my first college drop off hammered home five of them. I imagined this event countless times and now it’s a reality. After years of parenting and then...
It's complicated to navigate body image in the age of social media. Plus, It's a little scary. Recently, an unedited photo of Khloe Kardashian went viral. It was a refreshing, candid shot where Khloe looked great. But it was...
We are living in unprecedented times and it feels like crazy-town. Kids and parents alike are working from home, juggling virtual schoolwork, workplace stress, and 8,000 Zoom calls a day. Frankly, we are all doing the best we can.
So,...
Happy New Year everyone! Did you make a resolution to read more this year? I used to set a reading goal (a book a month, for example) but that was not a successful project. So instead, I developed a...
It's almost Christmas and you're in need of a last minute gift for your teenager. But what? Surely our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide has tons but I've got even more!
Here Are 10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Teens:
Hydroflask:...
I live with all men. One's in his 50s, another is 18 (sigh), and the last is a 14-year-old who thinks he’s 20 sometimes. These boys started out so cute! And now they smell, track dirt, eat all my...
Dads are pretty special and celebrating them on Father's Day is always fun! My children love the tradition of wacky ties and handmade cards for their Dad. But in past years, as they've gotten older, they want to branch...
I'm a Youth Librarian so I am a bit biased about what I love. But if you haven't tried Young Adult Fiction, you are missing out! The characters are immensely complicated and their experiences complex (because let's face it,...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
