That Miracle Called GROWING UP
Beyond that first year of life, THE most growth-filled decade is from age 10 to age 20. Whether we consider …
Tag Archives: teen social and emotional development
First-Day-of-School Supplies?
I was standing in line at Target today, realizing that Target seemed busier than usual…mostly parents with their kids. Then …
Is “SPECIAL” What Our Kids Are Supposed to Be?
With graduation season, year-end sports banquets, award assemblies approaching, here is a re-run of David McCullough’s remarkable commencement speech. Whenever …
First-Day-of-School Supplies?
I was standing in line at Target today, realizing that Target seemed busier than usual…mostly parents with their kids. Then …
Time for Pruning At Your House?
When the first week of February rolls around, I always think of my mom, the gardener. She taught me that …
A Young Friend’s Request Got Me Thinking. . .
Kathleen, Could you answer the list of questions attached to this email about my article for my journalism class, like …
The Problem
At 28, I’m struggling with feeling like a Problem. No one’s telling me I’m a problem. In fact, all signs …
Building the Team
I was invited for Sunday lunch to the home of a family with eight kids…the perfect “yours,” “mine” and “ours” …
Kathleen Fischer 