How important is the tween and teen drama to you? When your child wants to tell you about something that happened at school; a friend didn't sit by them at lunch, a friend didn't walk with them to class, a boy or girl said something mean to them, a boy or girl teased them about … Continue reading Tween and Teen Drama
Category: Back To School
National Waffle Day – Gluten Free
Oh yes...I just went there. Waffles, practically their own food group, gluten free! At school registration today, my daughter and some of her friends commented about the SnapChat filter for National Waffle Day. That led to one of her friends saying we needed to have waffles. She has to eat gluten free, so we swung by … Continue reading National Waffle Day – Gluten Free
Middle School Conversations
Standing in line at school registration today, I was reminded of how much sting some words can have. Kids not wanting to see certain kids, how much they don't like someone. I was glad to hear that many of them have no problem speaking 'real' with their friends while parents are present. Even engaging some … Continue reading Middle School Conversations
What To Wear – Back To School Part 2
Middle School. I often call it the holding place while tweens and young teens get through the major changes during puberty. I firmly believe that is why middle school came into play. Several decades ago schools went K-8 then 9-12. A lot of private schools still do. Well someone somewhere must of gotten smart and … Continue reading What To Wear – Back To School Part 2
Back To School – Part 1
Time. The never ending life stop watch. What time should we go bed? What time should we wake up? How much time will something take? Me time. Family time. Social time. SomeTIMEs, I just want to say buzz off (bad pun, sorry). So some of you answered my Facebook post about whether you start a … Continue reading Back To School – Part 1