Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Disrupt Aging by AARP. All of the nonsense, memories, and sentimentality below is mine, though my children had a hand in making me very emotional as a person. I’ve wondered, occasionally, what I would say to a visiting species, if they exist, coming to this planet for the first time.…
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A Gift Guide, More or Less
The holidays bring pressures and promise, joys and stress. Sometimes finding the perfect gift is how we look for it.
Seize the Day, One Minute at a Time
Time is a funny thing, fleeting and ticking away as all the songs say. Parents need to take advantage of the moments as they arise, even when they’re busy and tired. Especially then. Especially now.
Spark Goodness This Summer!
Author T.A. Barron wants to #SparkGoodness this summer by encouraging kids and their families to share acts of kindness. And there are prizes!
Pomp & Circumstance of Graduation: A Little Dab’ll Do Ya
Graduation is a terrific milestone deserving of celebration, but kids leaving high school (and middle school, obviously) are too young to drink alcohol. The temptation may be to provide them a safe environment to partake, but our partners at Ask, Listen, Learn suggest otherwise.
The Future of Responsibility is Now
Stress, responsibility and action. These are no longer the domain of adulthood, and we can’t help but wonder why we ever thought they were.
The Drunk on the Shelf: Drinking and Holidays
The year is almost over, but there’s still a lot of good to do before it ends. Also, drinking.
Thanksgiving Traditions and a Sip of Confusion
To sip or not to sip? That is the question. The holidays are upon us, and with them our families and the way they’ve always done it (where “it” means pretty much everything). There may be drinks involved, and kids should be ready. Parents, it’s time to #TalkEarly.
Friendship is a Dish Best Served However You Want
Friendships doesn’t just protect against loneliness and boredom, but also bullying and the assorted lapse of social graces.
Have You Had the Alcohol Talk?
According to a new study, dads are less likely than moms to have the alcohol talk with their kids. Let’s change that.