If you need a reminder that supporting your children is the right thing to do, I have a story for you.

I had forgotten that my mom played in a marching band in high school. Yesterday, quite by accident, we starting talking about it. We were sipping some hot tea and she told me the entire story of her experience. There were lots of obstacles thrown in her path - but she persevered in spite of them - and in spite of her parents.

It was the 1950s and my mom and her family had…

This past weekend, I thought I was in heaven.

I started to write about the experience:

"Right now there are at least 12 male voices echoing in my basement (more are due to arrive). Ranging in tone, volume and expression, the voices laugh, exclaim, sing and hum. This group of young men is playing foosball and relaxing in my basement playroom. It is the room where my son learned to play guitar; where my daughter played electric bass; and my other son learned to play the drums.…

Let’s face it – teenagers say lots of things we can’t repeat! They are testing their independence, their intelligence, and their hormones! But, there are some endearing things they say that still allow us to be a part of their ever-expanding world. Those quips, lyrics and inside jokes are priceless – make note and remember them when you’re wrestling over curfews or room cleanings!

Here is the latest list of things my teenagers say. Read carefully, there are subtle…

Let's face it - teenagers say lots of things we can't repeat! They are testing their independence, their intelligence, and their hormones! But, there are some endearing things they say that still allow us to be a part of their ever-expanding world. Those quips, lyrics and inside jokes are priceless - make note and remember them when you're wrestling over curfews or room cleanings!

Here is the latest list of things my teenagers say. Read carefully, there are subtle…