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Suzanne C. Carver
- Aug 15
Why parents need to let their kids struggle (just a little)
When I was ten, I took a picture of Jon Bon Jovi to my hairstylist and said, “I want to look like this.” Three hours and one spiral perm...
Suzanne C. Carver
- Jun 8
High school graduation: why parents are melting down (or is it just me?)
Dear Ella- This is strange period. Time has twisted and bent and folded in on itself. We’ve arrived at a destination so far in the...
Suzanne C. Carver
- May 2
Parenting teenagers: fun found here.
A satirical piece about the challenges of raising teenagers.
Suzanne C. Carver
- Jan 25, 2022
Stepping out of the box
A few weeks ago we watched a movie with our teenager girls that made my insides crawl and had me hovering my finger over the pause...
Suzanne C. Carver
- Apr 6, 2021
from where I sit
Eleven years ago: Sandi and I are chasing our girls – ages 2 and 5 – down the sand beach at the family camp. It’s just before dinner, the...