I graduated from high school the first time in 1975. I was an excellent student, I never got into trouble and spent most of my time in . . . → Read More: What I learned in high school.

A reader, Jayma, does not like me. This is what she had to say in response to our Paris Hilton video:

Scout is so far from grown up! Wow! Who loves me more?? Is she 4?? Does she not think that she should . . . → Read More: yikes!

Joan and Scout chat about Paris Hilton, and what her mother is doing to help get her out of jail. Would Joan do the same? Would you do the same? Feel free to watch and post a comment!

**Note: We both accidentally . . . → Read More: What would YOU do to get your teen out of jail?

Joan and Scout discuss the fate of Ali al-Marri. What does it mean to be an “enemy combatant?” Who is the enemy? Why must we be uncivil to people in military detention? Why is it all so confusing, even to reasonably intelligent people? Talking about Paris Hilton may just be easier….

Related posts . . . → Read More: Unlawful Enemy Combatants

Thanks to all of you for your comments about our video about underage drinking. I’m sad to report that not everyone agreed with me but I just read Scout’s post so I know . . . → Read More: More on teenage drinking…

I was really inspired to respond to a comment we got on our “Not In My House” video. A reader, Fred, had this to say:

Teenagers . . . → Read More: Teenagers are Total Idiots! Yeah!

Poor Scout. She thinks she made a strong argument that parents should let underage teens drink ‘safely’ in their homes.. We’ve gotten a lot of feedback and I clearly have the lead in . . . → Read More: Joan is definitely the grownup. At least for now.

Joan and Scout talk about serving alcohol to Scout’s friends. Special thanks to Ben for providing the compelling voice over.

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Joan and Scout talk about what comforts them…

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I’ve been talking with a number of friends who are beginning the college search process with their kids. Scout and I talked about this the other day which led . . . → Read More: Advice for parents on college tours.

Scout will graduate from high school on June 21. Her high school days which she said hated (and I believe her) will be behind her. There is a long list of . . . → Read More: The role of a guidance counselor

Now that the stress is all behind me, and I am looking forward to going to Emerson in a mere three months, I thought it would be useful (as well as therapeutic) for me to . . . → Read More: Scout’s College Tour Diary

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I read the New York Post every morning. I’m hardly bragging. Much of what our 24 . . . → Read More: The New York Post educates me.

On Friday in the New York Post, Cindy Adams offers readers the ultimate “I told you so.” She reminds us of the meeting she had with CBS execs before Katie took the reins. The meeting . . . → Read More: Cindy Adams says Katie Couric is doomed…

I was intrigued at a comment I received in response to my “May 31st: National ‘Go to Dorney Park if You’re Ugly’ Day” post. Part of the comment, posted by ‘outsidemymind’, stuck out to me:

Most people there during this time of year . . . → Read More: Feedback on my Dorney Park Experience

I’m not sure how to start this without sounding like a complete arrogant bitch, so here goes.

Yesterday was the day after prom, so my prom date (Andrew) and I decided to . . . → Read More: May 31st: National “Go to Dorney Park if You’re Ugly” Day!

Yes, this gentleman was my senior prom date. The year: 1975. The place: Long Island, NY. The photo location: McDonalds in Amityville, NY. His name is John. I went to grammar . . . → Read More: My (Joan’s) high school senior prom

Yes, this gentleman was MY senior prom date. The year: 2007. The place: Montclair, NJ. The photo location: My backyard. His name is Andrew. Don’t get too excited ladies, he is . . . → Read More: My (Scout’s) high school senior prom