All posts tagged: twitter

Who Loves Summer?

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I do.  Absolutely.  Best time of the year.  That’s why . . . well . . . my blog’s just a little light these summer days.  I like it the good ‘ole fashioned way:  lemonade stands, long days at the pool, late bedtimes cuz the fireflies are still out, hopscotch followed by vanilla custard and chocolate jimmies.  Not to mention the beach.  Pure grace.  The waves come in, the waves go out.  And no one, not a one, is ever the same.  Pure grace. Sand castles, riding the waves, drip castles.  Gotta love those sand buckets, filled with water, making the highest drip castle ever.  Bike rides, the smell of sunscreen, the scent of bug spray.  Even the occasional mosquito bug itch.  And the smell of summer grass, freshly clipped, in the heat of the summer night.  So forgive me if I’m not bloggin’ . . . but I’m on a little hiatus, with the kids, the sand, the sidewalk chalk, the summer sun.  Like every year, it sifts right through our hands. Catch it …

The End of The Everything Season

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It’s like a second holiday season, this end-of-the-school-and-dance-and-soccer-and-drama-and-band-and-did-I-mention-everything-else season.  There are gifts to buy, multiple performances to attend, graduation cards to mail, checks to write, side dishes to take, oh and by the way, who’s dropping off for try-outs tonight.  We’re already gearing up for next season, you know.  It’s ALL GOOD, but it IS BUSY.  Don’t kid yourself.  Like a second holiday season.  Without the stoppage for the holiday.  Oh yeah, there is a stoppage.  A rather big one.  Called Summer.   I almost forgot . . . as my buzzer goes off . . . and I grab the gift . . . and sign the (where is that card?)  Oh, here.  Under the camp schedule. Ah, the camp schedule.  Now that sounds and feels nice.  The holiday is coming.  I can feel it.  Can’t I? It’s coming, alright.  Keep Calm.  Carry On.  Eat Chocolate.  Whatever It Takes.  And for some ideas on how to make it a great summer, join us.  June 11, 12-1 (EDT).  Twitter.  Stay Tuned.

It Takes A Village To Raise These Kids

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It takes a village to raise these kids – one of my favorite sayings. Today, I expanded my “village,” beyond those treasured and kindred souls — in my kids’ schools, in my neighborhood — and beyond my trusted friends and family. I had a live Twitter chat, as we chatted live (simultaneously – totally fun by the way), about all that was on our hearts and minds related to . . . . raising these kids. We “chatted” about when to have “the talk” with our kids, we talked about their first crushes (really, a cartoon character?), supporting our daughters at the onset of their first period, our tweens’ growing need for privacy (and our need to “keep them close”) and how we keep cooking and they’re still hungry. We talked about open door policies and the need to keep talking, listening, and . . . looking . . . for they’re growing up so fast. Wanna expand your village? We’re chatting again tonight. 8:30 pm EDT. Twitter. Just log in and enter #parentingtweens in …

How and When to Start “THE TALK” Live Twitter Chat!

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Calling All Parents of PreTeen Boys and Girls! Don’t Miss This! Join me for a live Twitter Chat on Thursday, March 21, as we discuss “How and When to Start THE TALK” with your child. This is the first in a series of Twitter chats surrounding important topics related to preteens (and their parents!). There will be two sessions: noon to 1:00 pm or 8:30-9:30 pm EDT. It’s easy to take part in the Twitter chat: • Open a Twitter account (if you don’t already have one). • Use Twitter, Twub.com or Tweetchat.com to log on a few minutes before the chat. Enter #parentingtweens in the search box to participate in the conversation. • Submit questions by starting them with @factsoflifebooks, or ask your question in the status update box in Twitter. Remember to use #parentingtweens. Participants can also submit questions prior to the event by tweeting @factsoflifebooks using the hashtag #parentingtweens. What’s that again? Here’s the simple scoop: WHO Author Terri Shearer Trenchard WHAT LIVE Twitter chat discussing “How and When to Start ‘The …