L.I.F.E. (Learning Information For Everyday)
Life skills for Teens/Tweens
I spent my whole life giving other people’s children direction and correction. Never gave it a thought that I shouldn’t be doing that … however, feedback (on all kinds of levels) was a big part of my job as a teacher. But, should we be giving unsolicited advice to our family and friends about the … Read more
Are you a “Cool Parent”? Should you be? That’s the topic for REAL TALK on Atl & Co discussed Aug. 30th (my daddy’s birthday) with Hal, Emily and Christine. Hal suggested, “You can be both if you parent first, then be a friend.” What do you think? Check out what we had to say and … Read more
School Progress Check on Atl & Co Online access to our children’s grades have made checking possible on a daily basis … but do we check often enough? Do we check on how things are going that are not academic? I would say checking grades daily is a bit obsessive, but with the 4 1/2 … Read more
Gosh I love the folks on Atl & Co! Today was another day of laughter and some REAL TALK. Yes, the show has re-named the round table segments to Real Talk and that is just what the audience gets … straight shooting thoughts and ideas, guaranteed to get you talking with others. Check out Real … Read more
Although we had some technical problems on the new set of Atl & Co, some important tips were discussed and here for your viewing pleasure. Click on this link and then refer to blog post dated 7/31/17 for all 7 tips and more details. Back to School Tips on Atl & Co Keep in mind … Read more
Here are the 7 Back to School Tips that Christine Pullara & I tried to cover today on Atl & Co, but ran short of time. BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS for Parents & Kids Get Excited & Prepare Talk it up with positive words Pick out new clothes De-clutter rooms by going through old clothes … Read more
I participated in another great discussion on Atl & Co today. What was your first job and when should kids be expected to start working? — The earlier the better according to this 11 Alive panel. Click on this link to see what I mean: Atl & Co. Round table -Summer Jobs Here is a list … Read more
Graduation is upon us. What to give? How much to give? Can I afford ALL these gifts with wedding season too? Of course, the perfect GRADUATION gift is one (or both) of the L.I.F.E. books! Then maybe hide some cash within that the recipient only finds IF they open the pages to read it – … Read more
Great show and info shared with Atl & Co audience. If you missed it, check it out now! Then share it with those you know. CLICK LINK TO VIEW: Atl & Co Show 4/24/17
In honor of the Atl & Co segment airing April 24th (NBC: 11 – 12:30) with Etiquette Tips for Prom, I thought I ‘d quickly blog on the same subject. Prom is a monumental occasion in the life of a teen! Whether a teens goes with a long-time boy/girlfriend, someone he/she just started dating, or a … Read more