Sorry, Miss Manners Sorry, Miss Manners I had to pee when I took my sister’s call. The longer we chatted, well, you know, the more I had to go. Then I started laughing at her adventure of boarding the wrong plane outside during a rain storm in the dark. Her seat...
The Unplug Challenge The Unplug Challenge My older daughter and I were sitting on the couch using our phones when she announced she was setting her alarm. It didn’t seem long when it beeped and she said, “Mom, it’s been an hour. We...
Summers Almost Over 2016 Yikes! Summer is Almost Over! Here’s the Best Back To School Plan Ever. Returning to school need not be stressful. I’ve developed an easy back to school plan for you and your tween. It’s designed to make your transition smooth....
Mom Said It’s My Turn Mom Said It’s My Turn Luke and Anna burst into the dining room where their mom balances a ledger. “Mom, Anna keeps poking me,” asserts Luke who is eleven. “I’m just treating him the way he treats...
The “S” Word The “S” Word Greg and Harry Sitting together after dinner, Greg, Harry’s dad, is channel surfing on the flatscreen and Harry, a seventh grader, is playing a game on his iPad. “Dad, did my science teacher call or email...
