I was a teen in the 1980’s. It was a simpler time. I rode my bike all over town. When my parents wanted to call my sister and I for dinner, we had a big cowbell in the backyard that they’d ring. We played tennis and hung out at the pool at the club.We went…
Turning Sixteen
I remember the day I turned sixteen like it was yesterday. I begged my parents to let me take private driver’s ed so I could get my license on my birthday instead of later that summer. Neither of them let me practice much so while I passed the test, I wasn’t the best driver. My…
Easter Gifts for Teens
While it sounds like an easy task, filling an Easter basket for a teen isn’t. They’re picky and they’re also expensive. So, I’ve put together a list of things that I think are the perfect Easter gifts for teens. But first, what’s in Rosie’s basket this year? Starburst Fave Reds Jelly Beans / Lemon Drop…
The Blame Game
The Blame Game. We’ve all played it. It’s when you blame others for something that’s wrong in your life or something that’s happening to your kids. It’s when it can’t be your actions or words that caused a problem/situation/dilemma or decision because it’s always someone else’s fault. It’s easier to point a finger than to look…
Getting ready for school with an ill child
Back to school time is exciting but it can also be a little confusing and scary if you have a chronically ill child. When my teenager first started to have problems with migraines, we treated this time of year just like any other parent would. However, getting ready for school with an ill child isn’t…
