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Talking to Kids About Tough Topics

Talking to Kids About Tough Topics

Mary Jo Gerd

Recently, over light dinner conversation— “Could you please pass the ranch dressing?” —our 12-year-old said something that made my husband and me do a near spit take. “Errr… Wuh?!” If...

Talking to Kids About Tough Topics

Mary Jo Gerd

Recently, over light dinner conversation— “Could you please pass the ranch dressing?” —our 12-year-old said something that made my husband and me do a near spit take. “Errr… Wuh?!” If...

Welcome, Failure—I’ve Been Expecting You!

Welcome, Failure—I’ve Been Expecting You!

Mary Jo Gerd

No one really appreciates the “drop-in” guest. I mean gimme some notice so I can at least make sure the kids have flushed the toilet! Talk about panic and stress...

Welcome, Failure—I’ve Been Expecting You!

Mary Jo Gerd

No one really appreciates the “drop-in” guest. I mean gimme some notice so I can at least make sure the kids have flushed the toilet! Talk about panic and stress...

Screentime Overload: Spot It  & Stop It in its Tracks Today!

Screentime Overload: Spot It & Stop It in its ...

Mary Jo Gerd

Recently, I was perusing a thought-provoking parenting article which sort of stopped me in my tracks—the topic?  The amount of screen time a kid engages isn’t as important as their...

Screentime Overload: Spot It & Stop It in its ...

Mary Jo Gerd

Recently, I was perusing a thought-provoking parenting article which sort of stopped me in my tracks—the topic?  The amount of screen time a kid engages isn’t as important as their...

Let’s Collectively Hit Pause on Unnecessary Technology!

Let’s Collectively Hit Pause on Unnecessary Tec...

Mary Jo Gerd

I’m writing this on my trusty laptop, taking full advantage of the helpful apps for spelling and grammar checks, while my iPhone is nestled safely at my side, just in...

Let’s Collectively Hit Pause on Unnecessary Tec...

Mary Jo Gerd

I’m writing this on my trusty laptop, taking full advantage of the helpful apps for spelling and grammar checks, while my iPhone is nestled safely at my side, just in...

2022 Is Going To Be… FILL-in-the-BLANK.

2022 Is Going To Be… FILL-in-the-BLANK.

Mary Jo Gerd

5 Essential Questions to Kickstart a Great Year! I never particularly liked fill-in-the-blank tests when I was in school. Multiple choice was infinitely more welcome in my book. But what...

2022 Is Going To Be… FILL-in-the-BLANK.

Mary Jo Gerd

5 Essential Questions to Kickstart a Great Year! I never particularly liked fill-in-the-blank tests when I was in school. Multiple choice was infinitely more welcome in my book. But what...

Don’t Step In It! 5 Things You Should Never Say at a Family Gathering

Don’t Step In It! 5 Things You Should Never Say...

Mary Jo Gerd

I’ve been on the receiving end of countless awkward comments. Unfortunately, I’ve uttered plenty of them too. Navigating social situations is a bit like dodging roadside IED’s while blindfolded. And...

Don’t Step In It! 5 Things You Should Never Say...

Mary Jo Gerd

I’ve been on the receiving end of countless awkward comments. Unfortunately, I’ve uttered plenty of them too. Navigating social situations is a bit like dodging roadside IED’s while blindfolded. And...