This blog post has been now turned into a book published by Amsterdam University Press.
Working with teens I get to talk about all kinds of fun stuff. Today as I was talking about sexting I thought back to my teen years. Would I have sent a sext to my teen crush to get his attention? Scary thought.
Read MoreOh, have I messed up with languages in the past. The video I have linked in this blog post is hysterical. Twelve words we really should have in English. What is your favorite word?
Read MoreI find myself entertaining my kids too often. Do you remember being bored? I sure do and it was good for me.
Read MoreI have a strange soft spot for mormon missionaries. Call is what you like...I think they remind me of home.
Read MoreHer she is, traveling Europe; a true gold medalist in exceeding expectations. My Mom and my sister didn't listen....thank goodness too.
Read MoreWhen you live abroad sometimes after a bad day you want to pack up your stuff and go home. I do just that almost every time...just not with a plane.
Read MoreMy brother and I were in the same grade and said we were twins, my sister and I dressed like twins; I guess we confused a lot of people. Family resemblance can be a touchy subject but you can also have some fun with it. Life with the Thatcher's was never boring.
Read MoreHave you ever stood around the parking lot at school or with you girlfriends and just complained up a storm. I know I am guilty. As an expat these clubs take on a new element. I found out a few years ago one of the things I complained the most about was one of the things I loved the most...
Read MoreThis week I was thinking about a fight I had with one of my teens, then I thought of my siblings. I was this little girl and when I finally became a teen I struggled to be seen by my siblings. Read about why your teens might be fighting with you.
Read MoreDreams are beautiful, exciting fantasies that stay dreams until they become reality. An expat knows all too well that once overseas the dream ends and the adventure and the work begins.
Read MoreThis looks like a perfect image, siblings doing their homework around the table. For the most part, it was great, but then....it wasn't... eight teens at home...trust me it got ugly sometimes and when its ugly don't we ask, "Am I a bad Mom?"
Read MoreA lot of parents expats say, "I can't learn of language. I am not talented." It might be true that this isn't your thing but anyone can do it if they have to. I braved it by borrowing some courage and post it notes.
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