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  • Parent Trap: Kindness is Contagious January 18th, 2022Off

    I recently spent three days with 23 middle school girls at one of our weekend retreats, and the topic of peer pressure came up. Kids at this age tend to be filled with self-doubt and …Read More

  • Hooked on Books: 12.15.21 December 15th, 2021Off

    After Elise by Denise Pattiz Bogard | A woman driving on a rainy night sees a stranded motorist and pulls over to help. But, to her horror, she strikes and kills the woman, who she learns …Read More

  • Hooked On Books: 11.17.21 November 17th, 2021Off

    For the first time as a reviewer of books, I read four books in a row that were perfection. I loved each one for different reasons. I am sure it won’t happen again but I am considering it …Read More

  • Parent Trap: Change the System October 6th, 2021Off

    Instead of pushing girls to change themselves in order to fit our vision of leaders, perhaps we’d do better to change the way we define leadership. Girls today have to sift through …Read More

  • Hooked on Books: 9.22.21 September 22nd, 2021Off

    Sometimes, you just need a little help. This month, I did, so my big brother John Fitzgerald reviewed two of these books. Thanks for the assist!
    Fumbled by Harry R. Brady
    This book is …Read More

  • Fall Fun For Seniors September 22nd, 2021Off

    With a cornucopia of activities, sights and flavors, the fall season has something for everyone, and that’s certainly true for St. Louis seniors. Whether you’re looking for a family …Read More

  • Reality Check September 8th, 2021Off

    Who in their right mind would take their dad to Burning Man? More importantly, who would agree to appear on the reality TV show Temptation Island when you are a good-looking guy with a …Read More

  • Hooked on Books: 8.25.21 August 25th, 2021Off

    This month, I was unable to review any books, but I was fortunate that my pals Louis and Evie gave me their thoughts on all four of these books written by St. Louisians. I’ll be back next …Read More

  • Hooked on Books: 5.19.21 May 18th, 2021Off

    The Last Children of Mill Creek by Vivian Gibson | Many of us don’t remember St. Louis before Hwy. 64/40 ran down the middle of it, but it existed. The highway razed the Mill Creek Valley …Read More

  • Parent Trap: What Heroines Teach Us May 4th, 2021Off

    The stories of fictional characters like Moana and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz can help your daughter reframe her adolescent challenges as a normal part of her journey. The journey of a …Read More

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