Articles by Jen Klein:
Jen Klein is a New England-based technical writer and mother of three. When she isn't asking her kids to stop bickering, "caramelizing" the dinner or actively ignoring the dust bunnies under the couch, she enjoys knitting, gardening, photography, going to the beach, coming up with excuses not to exercise, embarrassing her pre-teen in public, and trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. She'll be your best friend in exchange for some good red wine and a Dagoba dark chocolate bar. Read all her Monday Mom Challenge articles here!
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All of a sudden, your preteen son refuses to drink from plastic water bottles and recites information about water bottle usage and...
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You're not leaving the house wearing that!
It seems like it’s been said since time began: “You’re not leaving the house wearing that!” Your mom said it to you, and now you’re... -
Give a kid a camera
Your family is well-documented. Your camera (or camera phone) is out all the time and you have some great shots of your kids’ posed... -
Dreading the long summer with the kids?
The kids are counting down the days until summer vacation. Their excitement is palpable! Long, lazy days of doing nothing makes your... -
Should you pull your teen from the team?
Youth sports is a meaningful part of many kids’ lives, but not every experience is positive. Especially for teens, there often is... -
Watching a parenting train wreck
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Even the most measured, thoughtful, positive parent goes through tough times and... -
Introducing a second language to your child
The world is a big place — but it’s getting smaller all the time. With the advent of the internet age, different cultures are only... -
When the teacher is the bully
We've come a long way to understanding and dealing with the bully on the playground or on the school bus and even the classroom. But... -
Are you guilty of Mommy TMI?
Social media can be so fun. It’s easy to keep up with friends and family and share important milestones. But sometimes you can get... -
Is your child prejudiced?
Kids say the darnedest things, it’s true. While most of the time, the comment is innocent or funny, occasionally it’s shocking. And... -
10 Female scientist role models for your daughter
Whether your daughter’s favorite subject is physics or she struggles a bit with algebra, sometimes you just want to give her a... -
The big birthday party is so last year
In a child's mind, the yearly birthday party is practically mythic. It's the one day a year all about her: It's so much fun, all her... -
Taking the AP class gamble
It's time to help your high school student set up his or her class schedule for next year. Among the required English, math and... -
Soccer helmets: Good idea or way too goofy?
Almost every week, there's another report of an athlete sidelined by a concussion, or a scientific study detailing the dangers of a... -
College solicitations: Real mail or junk mail?
In the increasingly competitive college application process, not only are our kids competing for spaces in the college or university... -
How to choose a driving school for your teen
Just yesterday you were taking the training wheels off her bike, and now she's ready to get her learner’s permit. Where did the time... -
Mom, my teacher's having a baby!
It’s an exciting time in every woman’s life: becoming pregnant and preparing to be a mother. This life transition affects more than... -
Is she a honey or a hussy?
It's finally happened. Your teenage son is in love! You can't wait to meet this girl and when you do... you don't like her. She's... -
Siblings sharing a room has benefits
Of course we want to give the best to our kids. The best start in life, the best nutrition, the best education, the best... -
I let my kids curse. Yes, I (*@$&%) do!
You’ve cursed in front of your child. Not intentionally, but you called out a name in vain after hitting your thumb with a hammer,...
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