I think most parents agree that we want our kids to be open with us. We want them to be comfortable coming to us, asking for help, or letting us know what they’re going through. James and I have been very successful instilling this in our children. If you’ve been following this blog you knowContinue reading “Too Much of a Good Thing”
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Middle School Break-up: Part 2
In seventh grade Cole was starting to get the attention of a lot of girls. Most of his friends were girls and most of them ‘liked’ him. There was an agreement among these ladies that in order to stay friends, none of them were allowed to actually be his girlfriend. *Gemma broke from the herdContinue reading “Middle School Break-up: Part 2”
Middle School Break-up
My son’s first girlfriend broke up with him over group text. In typical sixth grade fashion she told him, “I have something to tell you, but I don’t want to because it will make you mad.” . . . This was their text conversation (spelling and punctuation edited for clarity): Her: I need to tellContinue reading “Middle School Break-up”
The Request
Four years ago: My husband and I walked through the front door smiling as we chatted. We had just returned from a “date night”. My daughter, Hannah who was twelve at the time, must have been watching for us. She flew down the stairs and threw herself into her father’s arms, sobbing. I love myContinue reading “The Request”
Guns!?
At the end of summer, before school began, my 19-year-old took her two siblings camping. It was to be my three kids and a few of their older sister’s friends. I have known these friends for many years and they are good kids. The day of the trip my daughter approached me to ask ifContinue reading “Guns!?”
13 Years Old
I have a thirteen-year-old son. I know, I know. Your sympathy is appreciated. I have gone through this age twice before. I have two daughters that successfully navigated the pitfalls of this particular gauntlet. Here’s the thing, though, the girls talked. My daughters both had no problem telling me what was happening in their world. Continue reading “13 Years Old”
The Talk
My husband and I have always been open with our kids. If they have a question, we do our best to answer it. That goes for sex too. If they ask, we will answer. Of course, we always make sure the answer is age appropriate, but we never shied away from the topic, never madeContinue reading “The Talk”
Rebecca Lamprey 