Lisa Endlich's Blog, page 162
October 29, 2020
Five Inexpensive Christmas Gifts that Teens Can Give to Family Members
Teens and young adults are often strapped for cash. So when it comes to Christmas shopping, most of them have two options–borrow money from mom and dad or just add their name to the gifts mom and dad already bought. But there are a host of low or no-cost gifts that will get the job…
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The 4 Types of Conversations I Refuse to Have With My Teen by Text
On many occasions, I text my teen instead of talking to him because it’s convenient, helps prevent arguments and it’s his preferred method of communication. Yes, we text even when he’s in the next room. But perhaps just as important, I’m also careful not to text in certain circumstances for fear of hurting his ability…
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October 27, 2020
Popular 2020 Christmas Gift Ideas for Him: Teens and College Students
Gifts for guys can be challenging and I often struggle thinking of what to buy my son. But here are some of our favorite 2020 holiday gifts for him – sons, nephews or even the adult men in your life! We are a reader-supported site and receive small amounts of compensation from purchases made through…
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“A Welcome Home Christmas:” Lifetime’s Holiday Movie Salutes Veterans
I love this time of year— the days get cooler and it’s the perfect excuse to snuggle up with your family (or alone) and watch all the good holiday movies. Anyone who knows me in real life realizes the holiday season starts for me at the end of October. I always try and wait until…
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October 26, 2020
I’m Reminding Myself it’s My Son’s Senior Year, Not Mine
When my son graduates from high school this June, I will hand him his diploma at graduation because I am a faculty member at his school. There is also a beautiful tradition that happens on the first Friday of school in September, while the entire school community is our courtyard. The seniors march in, holding the…
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Gifts Your College Girl REALLY Wants for the Holidays: 25 Great Ideas
Editor’s note: It’s can be challenging to find the perfect gift for your college girl; the kind of gift that they will love to get and can actually use. To help with our search we went right to the source asking this college student to help us pinpoint gifts that will be both fun and…
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7 Things to Say After Your Teen Submits a College Application
College applications are the towering wall that stands between high school seniors and the next stage in their lives. The applications reflect years of hard work and pushing the “send” button is truly an accomplishment. The day high school seniors submit a college application is not just another day in their lives. It is a…
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October 24, 2020
I Will Be Paying It Forward With This Gift to Young Mommies
When my children were small, there was a charming little store in our hometown that sold dishes and pottery, home decor items and clever greeting cards. That might seem like an odd place for me to frequent with my four young children, but we were regulars. It was my go-to stop when I needed a…
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When I Was Struggling With My Teens, This Is What Helped
I’m not a therapist. That said, I do feel I have the right to talk about teens and their behavior and what to do about it because I’ve lived it. Three times over. My children are seventeen, fifteen, and thirteen. The hormones in this house could crack concrete. The sass has reached unmentionable levels. This…
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I am Grateful for “Grace” Who Has Always Been By My Side as a Mother
My children are young adults now. I marvel at their accomplishments, competence, work ethic, and generosity. I would like to take credit for everything, but it was not me. It was all Grace. Grace slipped into our home along with the crib and the car seat, the tiny socks and the bundles of diapers. Without an official application…
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