My kids often accuse suggest to me that I am overly strict and involved in their lives. While I would probably have to plead “no contest” to such a charge in court, I think, I hope and I pray that I am doing this whole mama thing right. But am I? For example: an eleven…
Tag Archive: parenting teens
Teen/Tween Thursday- Family Time
This week I would like to expand on a post I wrote earlier in the week. When parenting teens/tweens quality family time can be difficult. Our kids don’t necessarily want to spend time with us. Let’s face it: we are not cool (at least to our kids ) This week I recognized the importance of…
March Madness Mama Style
Image via Wikipedia I have never been a big basketball fan- football, yes! Basketball, not so much. That was before I had kids- boys, to be specific. My two oldest have been playing some type of sport since they were in kindergarten. Jason settled on soccer and Jared has settled on basketball. ESPN is on…
Spirituality and Teens- The “churches” job or ours?
My boys love going to youth group at church. They look forward to it, they are upset if we have to miss (because they have strep throat, for instance) and even tell their friends how much fun they have at church. I love that they feel this way about going to church on Wednesday nights…
Fleeting Moments
As my boys grow up (up and up and up) I miss the days when my lap was their favorite seat. When my hugs and kisses were welcomed. When I was “the prettiest gwirl” in the world. But that was then and this is now. Now, my mere existence makes me the most embarrassing woman…
Teens and Respect
Thank you all so much for the discussion that we had on last week’s topic. This week I wanted to focus on respect. Sunday I picked up the latest issue of Home Life magazine at church (shameless self promotion, I am quoted on page 54). I also picked up the February issue and it had…
Of boys and learners permits
Image via Wikipedia I’m not ready for this. That is what I was thinking as I sat in my (bonus) son’s MDT (multi-disciplinary meeting) yesterday. The collective decision (which I agree with, I just don’t like) was made that he can get his learner’s permit next month. My boy is going to drive. I’m not…
