Here are a few pointers about how to approach a subject we should all be discussing with our teens; Sex.

Parenting in a Digital 🌎Allison OchsJanuary 16, 2018Sex, The Sex Talk, Kids Health, Sexting, Teen Health, Peggy Oreinstein, Girls and SexComment

Brothers - They farted, peed in the snow and unsnapped my bra!

The tomgirl in the left corner is me with two of my five brothers. Trouble started when my girlfriends started to find them attractive. I just saw them as rough-housing tricksters that loved farts, and dirty jokes.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsJanuary 9, 2018Brothers, Five older Brothers, Girlfriends, Teens, FamilyComment

Sarahah - The free for all bullying App

Attention parents of teens, especially middle schoolers...if your kids have a Smartphone check for this App and delete it. Here is why.

The Girl From Utah

Travel, adventure and change is something that is part of my life. The thing that I cannot shake and I have choosen to embrace; I was raised as a Mormon girl in Utah.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsDecember 21, 2017Mormon, Utah, The girl from Utah, Expat, Life AbroadComment

If you don't like me; try, try again

Sitting in a bus I met one of my dearest friends. She didn't like me at first and I didn't like her after that encounter. If you read this you will understand why and why it is so important to try, try again.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsDecember 14, 2017Friends, Friendship, Expat, Diversity, Forgivness, Giving Comment

Holidays with Eleven Kids - An Orphan's First Christmas Wish

My sister's first Christmas in a family she understood quickly that she too could make a wish; she made her wish....

Allison OchsDecember 12, 2017Comment

Holidays with eleven kids - The Tree

You don't want to know how much I spend on a tree or the size of it. I got my Christmas tree craze from my Mom. This year I am at it again....my tree is picked and in two weeks will go up. Creating traditions is part of the fun of raising kids and the season.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsDecember 5, 2017Christmas Trees, Ornaments, Family LIFE, Christmas, Big FamiliesComment

Holiday with eleven kids - Episode Three

You need ideas on how to make Christmas special on little funds...ask my Mom. Eleven kids and she made it as magical every time.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsNovember 28, 2017Christmas, Big Families, Sharing, Magic, CandlesComment

Holidays with eleven kids - Episode Two - Dress the Part?

I am a huge fan of dressing the part so why is it that I also say be comfy? Am I crazy? My Mom set the example by dressing the part and eventually I followed suit. Nevertheless she let us be teens...she let us be comfy and experiment.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsNovember 21, 2017Teen Health, Big Family, The Holidays, Enjoying the Holidays, ThanksgivingComment

An Ode to Libby Pumpkin

Germany 1989, with no internet and I tried to make pumpkin pie. The word try is important here. You've got to love those expat flops and oh how I love Libby! I am a loyal customer.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsNovember 16, 2017Libby Pumpkin, Thanksgiving Abroad, Pumpkin Pie, Fahrenheit to Celcius, Expat Life, ExpatComment

Holidays with eleven kids... Episode One

Episode one...a family with eleven kids during the holiday season. This month a story a week about holidays with a crazy gang... my family.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsNovember 14, 2017The Holidays, Big Families, Memoires, Kids Health, Thanksgiving, AppreciationComment

Americans ride bikes?!

Yes and I have been peddling around Europe on a bike for over 27 years. Kiel, Bordeaux, Fribourg, Montreux and Amsterdam. I am confidant curving in and out of traffic and yet others never cease to be amazed!

Expat StoriesAllison OchsNovember 9, 2017Riding bikes, Amsterdam, Expat, Expat Life, American abroad, AssumptionsComment

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Attention parents of teens, especially middle schoolers...if your kids have a Smartphone check for this App and delete it. Here is why.