If you're just joining this series now, be sure to check out the last 4 posts in the parenting series. Hurt, Anger, and Fear. Feeling these emotions isn't the problem. And if they hit you because of life stressors or pressure, then by all means, let your kids see you show them-- within careful limits and in healthy ways. The...[ read more ]
If you missed the first post in this parenting series, be sure to head over & read it HERE. Kids need friends, and they crave acceptance. Growing up is hard, and the social world that our teens face today is, in many ways, more ruthless than ever. Finding a safe, reliable friend who will stick with them through thick and...[ read more ]