Read a free excerpt from my new book all about parenting teenagers. The following is an extract from the introduction of ‘How to Raise a Teen‘. I hope you enjoy it! It was the spring of 1992. John Major’s Conservative Party had just won a second term in the UK’s general election, Disneyland Paris had just opened, George Michael wowed millions when he performed on stage with Queen at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, Kate Moss had just posed topless with Mark Wahlberg for a Calvin Klein advert and Beverly Hills, 90210 was the most talked about show on TV. I was sixteen, just about to...

We love to sass up old recipes and give them a modern look. These ooey gooey Chocolate Marshmallow Pretzel Bars are a new twist on a favorite cousin, the Rice Krispie Treat. It’s the perfect treat to serve at your next housewarming, holiday get together, or really any event! Ingredients 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter (unsalted is preferred) 6 cups mini marshmallows, separated (4 cups / 2 cups) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 (16 ounce) bag of pretzels = 6 cups crushed pretzels 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, chocolate candies, or nuts or dried fruit chopped up (optional) Directions Spray a 13x9x2 baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside. ...

We’ve all been there: the group baby shower card finally makes its...