Advice for my Teenaged Daughter

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Advice for my Teenaged Daughter". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add... Read Full Story

It's time to go and buy my daughter more clothes.....seems she just keeps growing. Getting taller and needing to replace some of the things that no longer fit, or are worn to a frazzle. Clothing just doesn't seem to last any time at all these days. T-shirts seem to be made really thin, which after many washings get less vibrant and sometimes just way too darned thin. We have a budget in mind. We had a budget today of 135.oo and here's what was on the list 2 pair of jeans2 t-shirts... Read Full Story

As I go over this list for the quinceanera, I am writing all of it down. I have been so busy lately with my father being ill and going out of state to see him through surgery, but now I am back on track. I made the first payment on the quince dress yesterday, which brought our total down to $200., which is good. Thank goodness for places that offer layaway. The cake is going to be paid for from my stepson, THANK GOD for him. The reception area is being paid by my other stepson and wife... Read Full Story

I am writing this because I heard someone say yesterday that their teen would do whatever they wanted because they(the mother) couldn't be with her 24/7. However true, there are still things that can be done to protect your teen from hanging out with the wrong crowd. That's where all the trouble normally begins. First of all, your teen needs to have many friends....casual friends and good, close friends. There are things that you can do to help keep your teen from getting into too much... Read Full Story

It's the first Mother's Day Without my Mom And her voice is still so loud in my head It makes me smile And then I cry But always always it soothes me to say Mama Just saying Mom Whether we have, had or don't know who she is It is sheer comfort to our souls to say it To walk into a home Where food is cooking The beds are made The garden is full The trash is taken out And the wash is washed It is comfort that no matter where you go that day You come home To what is, was or feels like Mama... Read Full Story