Okay parents, it’s that time. Your daughters are growing up (your sons are too, but I’m a girl mom, so this one’s about daughters.) We need to have those chats, and prepare those girls for the surprises in life that are less-than-pretty – at home and in the classroom. If you parent like me, you […]
Four things I don’t miss about having small children
I’m pretty confident that my almost 11 year old daughter is firmly in the grasp of Tweendom. She’s my oldest child. Coming up behind her is my other daughter who is eight, and could be called a tween as well. And while I’m a bit nervous for what the future may hold, there are many […]
Valentine’s Ideas for Tweens
Valentine’s Day – a day of hearts and flowers, right? That sounds about right, until you have a tween. When children get to a certain age, sharing mushy valentines starts to be uncool. My 7-year-old still doesn’t care what kind of valentines she makes for her schoolmates, but I’ve noticed my 10-year-old becoming more picky. […]