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Vacationing with a Teenage Daughter

Our family just got back from a very educational vacation in Washington D.C. We actually stayed at a hotel in Virginia but everyday took a Metro into D.C. I really thought this was going to be an experience that my children would appreciate. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy seeing the White House or the Capitol? Who wouldn’t want to see the original Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution? My 13-year-old daughter didn’t want to see those things. In her words the only thing that “rocked” was our hotel because it had a pool and access to computers so she … Continue reading →

How Much Sleep Do Teens Need?

As my children get older I notice they like to sleep in more. My daughter has always been an early riser. She would set her alarm two hours earlier than she really needs to. She had this specific routine that she went through every morning. Well the past two weeks I have been noticing a change. It started off with turning on the snooze button and lying in bed for just a few minutes. Then it turned into setting the alarm an hour earlier instead of two hours. My once prompt, always on time and organized little girl has turned … Continue reading →

Stricken with the “Teen Bug”

I have been having some sad moments lately as a mom. About two weeks ago my only daughter turned 13 years old. Up until that point everything was going smoothly. I thought this whole preteen thing was pretty easy and anticipated that it wouldn’t change much once she hit that magic number. I was wrong. It’s like something took over her when she turned 13. I came up with my own term for it. It’s called the “Teen Bug.” Bug as in sickness, like when you get hit with the “flu bug.” I say bug because eventually you get better … Continue reading →

Stop Waiting for the Next Stage: Enjoy This One

I wish I could convince every parent who has little ones to really treasure these early years. I know that when my children were younger I would almost cringe to hear other parents say how fast those years go by. To me it didn’t seem fast enough. I got so tired of hearing those words that it was just easier to tune them out. In that moment in time all I could see were the tantrums, dirty diapers, sleepless nights and constant demands. I remember almost feeling like the life in me had been sucked out. I hate to say … Continue reading →