Lisa Endlich's Blog, page 149
January 14, 2021
Relatable Rantings From a Stressed Out, Middle-Aged Mom
“Mom, did you call the orthodontist about scheduling my next appointment?” Shoot. Nope. Totally forgot. “Mom, we’re out of paper towels.” Yes, I know. “What are we having for dinner?” Seriously, it’s time for dinner AGAIN? “Hey friend, did you get a chance to read the email I sent you?” Not yet, I’m so sorry.…
The post Relatable Rantings From a Stressed Out, Middle-Aged Mom appeared first on Grown and Flown.
January 13, 2021
Social Worker Provides Six Tools For Helping Us Get Through This Winter
It’s 9 months and counting since the world changed for all of us, since things slowed down and “normal’ became increasingly out of reach. In my personal life and in my work as a community social worker, I’ve seen individuals and families show incredible creativity and flexibility in finding ways to adapt, and even thrive in…
The post Social Worker Provides Six Tools For Helping Us Get Through This Winter appeared first on Grown and Flown.
Ten Ways This Mom Has Stopped Annoying Her Teens
Having three teenagers in my house means there’s a lot of annoying behaviors being tossed around. They can be lazy, careless, messier than a dozen toddlers and they rarely handle situations the way I would want them to. You can be annoyed by your kids and love them very much. On the flip side you…
The post Ten Ways This Mom Has Stopped Annoying Her Teens appeared first on Grown and Flown.
Academic Pressure: 5 Things I Want My Teens to Remember
A few months into his first semester in college, my son texted me: “Am I allowed to get “B’s” in classes?” My mouth hung open in surprise andemotional alarms rang thunderously in my head. Although immediately proud that he cared about his grades and wanted to talk to me about it, I was instantly apprehensive.…
The post Academic Pressure: 5 Things I Want My Teens to Remember appeared first on Grown and Flown.
January 12, 2021
New Study: During Covid Vaping Among Teens Has Changed
There is some good news and some bad news on the issue of teen vaping. Let’s start with the bad. Vaping was originally marketed as a way to help adults who were addicted to nicotine wean themselves off of cigarettes. It was generally viewed as a less unhealthy alternative to cigarette smoking. Vaping is strongly…
The post New Study: During Covid Vaping Among Teens Has Changed appeared first on Grown and Flown.
I’m Spoiling My Teens a Little Extra Right Now and That’s Okay
Each of my kids have one core person they are able to spend time with. In the first few months of COVID, they went without seeing anyone and it wasn’t easy for them although they rarely complained about it. They understood it was temporary and had to happen and honestly, they seemed to handle it…
The post I’m Spoiling My Teens a Little Extra Right Now and That’s Okay appeared first on Grown and Flown.
Dear Parents, Thank You for Helping Us Get Through Difficult Days
Dear Moms and Dads, Thank you. We might not always show it, but we are so grateful for your selflessness in helping us get through these difficult days. You have always been here for us but these times have forced you to shoulder even more of the burden. Sometimes we forget that you juggle your…
The post Dear Parents, Thank You for Helping Us Get Through Difficult Days appeared first on Grown and Flown.
January 11, 2021
What to Pack in a Covid Go Bag if Your College Kid Needs to Quarantine
As college students return to campus for spring semester, they will need a “Covid Go Bag” in case they are asked to isolate or go into quarantine. Here are essentials (and a few extras) that can be packed in a small bag, ready to grab in case your teen might need it. We’ve also added…
The post What to Pack in a Covid Go Bag if Your College Kid Needs to Quarantine appeared first on Grown and Flown.
Class of 2021: All the Things We Will (and Won’t) Do To Support You
Dear 2021 Seniors, We are so sorry. We said those words over and over to the class of 2020 last spring as casualties from the derailed end of their senior year started to pile up: spring sports, awards ceremonies, concerts, shows, recitals, graduation ceremonies, graduation parties, last everythings, goodbyes. We are so sorry, Class of…
The post Class of 2021: All the Things We Will (and Won’t) Do To Support You appeared first on Grown and Flown.
VP of Enrollment Tells High School Seniors, Don’t Delay Attending College
It’s crunch time for college applications and just like every other part of a high school student’s life, applying to college has been drastically impacted by COVID. Members of the class of 2024, making their final college choices as the pandemic swept across the country, responded in different ways. Many went ahead with their original…
The post VP of Enrollment Tells High School Seniors, Don’t Delay Attending College appeared first on Grown and Flown.
