I’ve never had trouble making friends. In high school, I was that kid who bopped from group to group, never settling with any one posse, happily getting along with people from all different social circles. And then I got older. And then I became a mom. Our friends and colleagues were split… They were either single and childless, or had kids that were older. Having a … [Read more...] about Making Mom Friends During Covid-19
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Birthday Party Ideas for 13-Year-Old Boys
Plan a special party for your son’s 13th birthday to emphasize the new stage of life he’s entering--becoming a teenager. Include some of his favorite childhood delights, as long as they won’t embarrass him, and add a new grown-up twist. Give your son and his friends a little more freedom and privacy than what you might have done for past birthday parties, if … [Read more...] about Birthday Party Ideas for 13-Year-Old Boys
Autism and the Sudden Loss of a Teacher
My son's 7th grade Computer Applications teacher died suddenly last weekend. What happened? The students and parents were informed that the teacher died of a sudden heart attack. It was a typical day on the Friday in question. My son had this teacher for fourth period, as per usual. The school broke for lunch after fourth period. During fifth period, this teacher … [Read more...] about Autism and the Sudden Loss of a Teacher
My Son: The Recess Rebel
Well, summer’s over and school has started. I’m back to waking up early, driving carpools, making lunches, helping with homework, and my all-time favorite, worrying about my kids’ social lives. As a mom to both a boy and a girl, I always expected my daughter to be the one to come home upset after school every day. You hear all of those stories about mean girls and queen … [Read more...] about My Son: The Recess Rebel
Sexism, New York Times Style
Each ambitious woman discovers her own ugly truth: along the path to success, you’ve gotta watch out for the false doors, the smoke and mirrors, the landmines disguised as bouquets of roses. Expect them when you least expect them. Sheryl Sandburg’s famous Lean In philosophy didn’t quite capture this part. Yes, lean in. Work hard. Work smart. But … [Read more...] about Sexism, New York Times Style