We strive when our children are very young to monitor every sugary treat and to guard them from invasive influences. Let’s not give up on our teens!
Ask Auntie Leila: Dating rules for teenagers?
Dear Auntie Leila, I have a bunch of kids, the oldest two are 16 and 14. The oldest attends public school and thankfully, has not had a weekend social life with his classmates yet. For years, I have been repeating, “no dating until you are 18” and we have had some good conversations about… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: Raising our kids together now that they are older!
Okay, Auntie Leila, we need your input! My friend Jen and I have been reading your blog a while, and have benefited from your humor and down-to-earth advice on parenting. Particularly helpful has been your wisdom of parenting 12 -year-olds! ( I also love the “What Would Ma Do?” question!) [For the context of this… Read More »
Bonfires are fun.
Even after Sukie had to go back, Bridget had the fun of hosting a bonfire/wienie roast/s’mores fest with friends. I won’t show you too many photos because that would involve posting pictures of other people’s children, but I will tell you a little about it… …just because, you know, it’s up to us to restore… Read More »
Mothering the 12-year-old girl: Six thoughts.
{May I encourage you to read my boy post as well? Both these posts have something for mothers of either sex.} Bridget, age 12 When dear Carlyn asked me that question about 13-year-old boys, I had to laugh, because it reminded me of when my two eldest were so little. I was visiting a friend… Read More »