Tag: parenting teens
Parenting and My Personality
In 2002 I took a job as a communications coordinator at a nonprofit in Chattanooga. I was 24-years-old and we were childless, so switching...
Toddlers – and Teens – Need Boundaries
When our children start showing those early signs of independence -- daring to touch electrical outlets, throwing a toy for the second time, resisting...
Target Baby Section: Enter at Your Own Risk
A few weeks ago, I had some time to kill. One teen son was at home, and the other was at an event to...
Do Something, Say Something, or Just Listen?
My daughter starts middle school today.
I could tell you that, after more than a decade in youth ministry, my husband and I kinda know...
Why I Love Having Older Kids
I remember not too long ago when I said goodbye to naps with my youngest. It was so sad to have that quiet "me"...
How We Knew it Was Time to Have The Talk
In the spirit of Sophia Petrillo, picture it: 2013. A beautiful Saturday morning in May. My nine-year-old son Jeremy and I are enjoying the...
Savor the Moments When They Happen
Raising a teenager, so far, can be summed up with two words: emotional whiplash.
My relationship with my 14-year-old is a sweet one. He still...
No Rest for the Weary: Middle School Lessons in Teaching Respect
There I sat, in the cushy corner of the couch at the end of a terrible weekend for our country. Charlottesville had just happened....