http://juliebermant.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Julie Bermant en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:16:05 GMT 2010-01-03T01:16:05Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688440   Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember what it was like to be a teenager. After all, teens now are worlds away from how we acted at their age. They are technologically savvy and sophisticated, . . . Thu, 21 May 2009 18:59:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688440 Julie Bermant 2009-05-21T18:59:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635398 A couple weeks ago, fellow Five Mom Christy offered some great advice on how you can use the news to talk about cough medicine abuse.  When parents talk a lot to their teens about substance . . . Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:49:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635398 Julie Bermant 2009-03-24T13:49:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585322 February may only have 28 days, but if you live in an area that gets cold, dreary weather during the winter, it can feel like the longest month of the year. It’s hard not to get bored during the short . . . Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:38:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585322 Julie Bermant 2009-02-05T15:38:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977456181 Back to school can mean back to stress for your teenage children. As they get older, they face more expectations in the classroom and participate in more extracurricular activities. It’s a lot to balance . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:07:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977456181 Julie Bermant 2008-09-22T22:07:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419061 It’s the dog days of summer. After several months of summer vacation, our kids are walking the fine line between reveling in the time before school resumes and keeping out of the sweltering August sun. . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:05:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419061 Julie Bermant 2008-08-11T19:05:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387688 What are your favorite things to do on the 4th of July? With all of the planned (and unplanned) activities that go on during the holiday, it seems like sometimes there's just too many activities . . . Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:35:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387688 Julie Bermant 2008-07-02T13:35:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363411 I can feel summer in the air! Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, has come and gone. As the days grow longer and warmer, we also may start to feel anxious about what our children are doing . . . Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:42:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363411 Julie Bermant 2008-06-06T16:42:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352083 Having a routing helps run a household. Whether it is a standard time for dinner, homework, or bed, routines make it easier for us to keep track of our kids and know what they are doing. These routines . . . Fri, 23 May 2008 16:04:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352083 Julie Bermant 2008-05-23T16:04:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346134 There are two important parts to talking with kids about cough medicine abuse. The first is becoming educated on the issue. We at the Five Moms are doing all we can to provide the latest information right . . . Thu, 15 May 2008 15:21:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346134 Julie Bermant 2008-05-15T15:21:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334698 This article from the News-Leader had a great idea on something you can focus on this year when doing your spring cleaning – your medicine cabinet. It may be an area that is overlooked when . . . Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:20:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334698 Julie Bermant 2008-04-29T14:20:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329455 Yesterday was another example of the history and tradition of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every April, we recognize Patriots' Day, a state holiday that commemorates battles of the Revolutionary . . . Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:29:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329455 Julie Bermant 2008-04-22T14:29:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977322919 It's really amazing to think about what we've done over the last year here at the Five Moms . We have over 72,000 parents actively involved in our campaign! In the next few weeks, we'll . . . Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:06:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977322919 Julie Bermant 2008-04-15T15:06:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977293324 Let's step back, and take a breath for a moment. The life of a parent is filled with schedules, responsibilities, stresses, and challenges. It's sometimes worthwhile to take some time and reflect . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:50:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977293324 Julie Bermant 2008-03-25T20:50:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287690 Spring Break means something different to teenagers and adults. For our kids, it's a welcome reprieve in the middle of the semester; for parents, it can be an adventure of its own. One concern . . . Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:27:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287690 Julie Bermant 2008-03-18T20:27:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280652 It's my privilege to announce our next Five Moms All-Star : Marilyn Belmonte of Burlington, Massachusetts! As you may know, we started a nationwide search in January for people . . . Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:42:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280652 Julie Bermant 2008-03-10T14:42:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274620 Changing the look of your kid's living space can be a good thing for their psyche, and even better, for your relationship with them. Read about some home décor tips for your teen and think . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:13:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274620 Julie Bermant 2008-03-03T22:13:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257483 With pink decorations and candy hearts are everywhere, you must know that Valentine's Day is approaching! February 14 th is a perfect day to share your love and appreciation with the most important . . . Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:07:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257483 Julie Bermant 2008-02-13T14:07:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250290 When we are looking for information about cough medicine abuse to share with Five Moms members, we sometimes find more than just news articles. Last week, Divine Caroline, a web site dedicated . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:10:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250290 Julie Bermant 2008-02-05T20:10:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238953 With many schools and businesses closed because of MartinLuther King, Jr., Day and the snow storms here in the Northeast, I started thinking about a few things. Whether it is the opportunity to get things . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238953 Julie Bermant 2008-01-24T15:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977231680 We want to kick off 2008 with a bang. What better way than to pose a challenge to all of you? As you may have seen in your e-mail boxes in the past week, we are spending the first part of this year . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:18:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977231680 Julie Bermant 2008-01-16T23:18:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206224 For more than one reason, the end of the semester forschool can be stressful for our children. This is something I have seen firsthand this winter since I started finals for my own post-graduate studies. . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:12:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206224 Julie Bermant 2007-12-17T19:12:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197028 While my daughter is a pre-teen, I am sure that many of you have older children coming back home from college for the holidays. It is so nice to have the whole family together around this time of year. . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:46:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197028 Julie Bermant 2007-12-07T13:46:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193036 An undeniable part of this time of the year is the unpleasant reality of the common cold. With the changing seasons, people are spending more time indoors , and all sorts of bugs are going around. . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:58:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193036 Julie Bermant 2007-12-03T13:58:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977177899 Thanksgiving is just a week away, and I think about how thankful I am this year to have a daughter who is healthy and safe. One of the reasons I can say that is because I have committed to talking with . . . Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:15:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977177899 Julie Bermant 2007-11-15T14:15:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171499 Much of the research that has been done over the past few years indicates that there is a lot parents still need to learn about over-the-counter and prescription medicine abuse. According to the Partnership . . . Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:12:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171499 Julie Bermant 2007-11-08T20:12:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165295 Before you go to bed on Saturday night, try to do two things. Move your clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep. Talk with your kids about cough medicine abuse. Both are easy. . . . Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:18:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165295 Julie Bermant 2007-11-02T13:18:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149223 A community near Chattanooga, Tenn., reported last week that teenagers were abusing cough medicine at school. The students admitted to taking between five and 15 pills at one time during the school day . . . Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:06:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149223 Julie Bermant 2007-10-16T18:06:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977141258 Finding time to talk to your kids about drug and alcohol abuse can be challenging. So it is important to make sure that the window of time you do find is as useful as possible. Before you talk to your . . . Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:56:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977141258 Julie Bermant 2007-10-08T17:56:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977141250 Finding time to talk to your kids about drug and alcohol abuse can be challenging. So it is important to make sure that the window of time you do find is as useful as possible. Before you talk to your . . . Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:52:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977141250 Julie Bermant 2007-10-08T17:52:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977127003 Several empty bottles of cough medicine were found at a popular teen hangout in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, this past week. Now, according to CBS News, community members including police and school officials . . . Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:29:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977127003 Julie Bermant 2007-09-24T20:29:46Z