Patti Chadwick is a freelance writer and creator of Parents & Teens an online magazine geared to help parents connect with their teens. To sign up for her FREE newsletter visit www.parentsandteens.com She is also the author of "History's Women - The Unsung Heroines", to find out more about this book visit: www.historyswomen.com
http://www.parentsandteens.comA Heavy Weight Decision
Anna Jarvis - Founder of Mother's Day
Asking Great Questions
Back to School Shopping Blues
Be a Beacon
Being Our Best
Christmas Gift Baskets for Teens
Driving Me Crazy!
Easter Baskets for Teens
Easy Christmas Recipes
Goal Setting for the New Year
Happy Holidays with Teens
Helping Your Teen Deal with Grief
Homeschooling Your Teenager
Leading Me Home
Prom Night Choices
Proverbs for Parenting
Shopping Seasonal Sales
Summer Reading for You and Your Teens
Summertime Developmental Goals
Sure to Please Christmas Cookies
The Evolving Role of Motherhood
The History Behind Mother's Day
The History of Father's Day
Train Your Teens in Love
Unique Gifts for Teens
What in the World is a STAY-AT-HOME Mom?
You Only Fail by Quitting
We've all heard the term Stay-At-Home mom. I've even used the term to describe myself many times. I'm currently the SAHM of Teens columnist on Homebodies.org. But really, who EVER heard of a mother... [more]
When I first became a Stay-At-Home mom 15 years ago, my days were filled with diapers, picking up toys, cleaning up messes, and running after busy little pre-schoolers. The days started early,... [more]
There is no doubt that children "make" the holidays. There is nothing like the smile on a child's face as they see all the Christmas lights lit up as you drive around your town - or the look of awe... [more]
I have been reading a great book - Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids, by Sharon Jaynes, founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries. If you are a mom, you HAVE to read this book! Anyway, one of the many... [more]
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." --Matthew 5:4-- Recently, a close friend died very unexpectedly. Linda was in good health, a very vivacious woman: full of life. In one... [more]
Do you want to know what your teen is really thinking? Try asking great questions. Too many times we ask closed questions that require only a "yes" or "no" answer. Does this sound familiar: "How was... [more]
Whoever said that it was a parent's job to teach their children to drive? Must have been a kid. I think that should definitely be deleted from our job description! Well, mine anyway. My oldest, who... [more]
One of the biggest milestones in a teenager's life is becoming old enough to obtain his/her driving license. I live in New York State and here 16 is the magic number. I can remember myself, just on... [more]
This year has brought a lot of changes for me. One of biggest changes is returning to homeschooling. Many moons ago, I homeschooled all of my children. For five years I taught 4 kids of varying... [more]
The spring is the time of year that your teen will be thinking of formal dances, graduations, graduation parties, and, if they are a senior, the most exciting event of all: the prom. While it is a... [more]
Ephesians 6:4 "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." How well we can recall the previous verses of Ephesians ch [more]
I became a Christian when I was a young woman of 22 years. I had recently given birth to my first son and had just returned to work. It was at that time in my life that I heard the Gospel plainly... [more]
"Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering but imagine that you are there with them." ~Hebrews 13:3 CEV Life is busy. We live in an... [more]