Wide open spaces. That is what I miss about our previous home. We lived there for the majority of my boy’s growing up years and the wide open spaces were perfect for active boys. Trees to climb, space to run, plenty of hiding places and very little peer influences. Our neighborhood had few homes {our…
Tag Archive: Peer pressure
What is a friend?
We have been talking friends a lot in the Smallwood house. Peer pressure is a force my boys are not immune to in the least. And, friends are important. We were created for relationship…with God and with others. However, at this stage in life kids begin to rely on their friend’s opinions more than their…
Sexting: Harmless Fun or Serious Issue?
Welcome to the first edition of Teen/Tween Thursday where each week I will be tackling an important issue facing our kids. I am a mom of 12 and 13 year old boys, a 16 year old (bonus) son and a 15 year old sister. I was a teen mom so I am fairly young (31)…
