In part 1 of this series, I told the story of coming home to stop a teen party — and highlighted the problem that ALL parents of teens face. In part 2, I talked about strategies for making sure that when parents are away, teens can’t “play”. Today, I share…
In yesterday's post, I told the story of coming home to catch a party that was already a bit out of control (parents’ definition) and might have gotten totally out of control (even by kids’ definition) if I hadn’t broken it up — and I highlighted the problem parents face…
“Dad, can I have a few people over tonight?” Jeremy asked as Marcie and I headed out the door to a nearby party we were attending one Saturday night in 2007. Jeremy was a high school sophomore at the time. The prior night, when Marcie and I were home, he…
“Be Healthy” is one of my Six Simple Rules and this post is about exercise, a critical component of being healthy. Many people find it challenging to fit in time for exercise. When I hear them say they don’t have the time, I tell them that they are not making…
"Be Healthy" is one of the Six Simple Rules for a Better Life and I've got plenty to say about eating habits, exercise, and more in my book. For this post, I'm pleased to be able to share an informative piece from an organization that is doing great work for…