Summers past were filled with energy, socializing, exploration. Now they like the rest of year, just with air conditioning and brown grass.
Youthful Enthusiasm Something All Parents Should Hope to Retain
While I really would love that full head of hair, I want what my children have — the pure and utter joy of youthful enthusiasm.
Rain, Like Childhood, Ends Somewhere. We Don’t Know When, Where
The kids are growing up but when does being a child come to an end. Will you know when it happens? Will you be ready when it does?
Holiday Tradition Needs a Reboot for Growing Son
He loved going to the Thanksgiving Parade for years. What happened? When did he grow up? Why did our holiday tradition become a low priority?
Void of Trick-or-Treaters, Neighborhood’s Halloween Brings Eerie Quiet
I miss seeing trick-or-treaters in their costumes. I miss giving out candy, especially the leftovers. I miss getting to know my neighbors.
Educated Children Learn to Manage Their Responses, Rather Than Beat the System
An educated person who is willing to work hard and is resourceful has an advantage. A person who understands how to roll with the changes and moments in life has an advantage.