I Hope the SATs Go Away Forever
I have a son going to college in September, and thanks to his Early Action application, we are done with college stress until my daughter applies in four years. He …
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Why Your Teen Should Get a Job
As someone who comes from a solidly blue-collar family, working as a teen wasn’t just encouraged, it was expected. There was no extra money for things like prom dresses or …
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A College Student’s Advice on Perfect Gifts for Your High School Grad
Getting the perfect gift for a graduating high schooler can be hard. My sister is currently a senior so looking for a present to congratulate her on all her work …
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Collection or Hoard? How to Know When You’ve Gone Too Far
Do you like to shop, even when you don’t need anything? Are you afraid to get rid of things because you might need them later? Are you creating new storage …
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The Answer to the Awkward Family Video Chat
Well, folks, happy quarantiversary. It’s been a year since we were all grounded and sent to our rooms. Have we learned our lesson yet? Just like every petulant teen who …
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Trying to Teach Your Family to Clean When You’re a Slob
Editor’s Note: This article is part of Taffeta’s 21-day declutter challenge. If you’d like to join, it’s completely free. Join our group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/755471778477574 Before I moved in with my husband, …
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Teens and Driving: Why Driving School is the Way to Go
For the majority of teens, getting a driver’s license is an exciting rite of passage that means freedom, autonomy, and a big step toward adulthood. For parents, it can also …
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My Teenager Changed One of My Bad Memories into a Good One
I have a 13-year-old daughter. I think most parents of teenagers know what that means: I love her to pieces, but she has a knack for driving me bonkers. We …
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Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Quick, informal poll: What percentage of actual, real (non-“This is Us”) couples are able to have realistic conversations about sex? My guess was around 45%. When I researched this, I …
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What Do You Do with a Teenage Picky Eater?
Like my daughter is now, I was a picky eater as a kid. Some of my friends would laugh at the word “was” in regards to my eating. I’ve come …
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After 14 Years, These Are My New Wedding Vows
Maybe this Valentine’s Day you should consider rewriting your vows? I love weddings, and one of the best I have attended was last year. It was an adults only wedding …
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Use Your Love Language to Pick the Perfect Gift
What’s your love language? What acts of love make you feel the MOST loved by your partner? According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the best-selling author of “The Five Love Languages,” …
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Great Ways to Put the Love Back in Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is on its way, and for many, this “Hallmark holiday” seems to have lost its luster, but I, for one, still appreciate it. Valentine’s Day is the perfect …
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The Hater’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Worst. Holiday. Ever. I know you don’t need to think twice what that may be. Unless, of course, Valentine’s Day doesn’t pop in your head because it doesn’t exist in …
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Family Mealtimes, Still the Strongest Link
With so many of us working and learning from home, the “nuclear family” has the renewed possibility to spend time together, including at mealtimes. Here are some thoughts on harnessing …
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