I understand people are allowed to have opinions but I just think some opinions should be kept to yourself. People do things differently. For example people raise their children different. No one person raises their child exactly the same way. Raising kids is a touchy subject for me. I mean I can hear advice but don't try to force me to take your advice or think your way is the better way. :: Keep Reading ::
6 Things Your Teen Should Know After Getting Their First Job
It is really exciting when your child gets their first job. I was excited when Nishe' got her first job. I'll be excited when Tyler gets his. But with Nishe' I forgot to have a talk about things she needs to do when se starts her new job. We of course told her she needed a bank account but there were some other things that she needed to know that I felt she needed to know that I have since told her. :: Keep Reading ::
My Fear As A Mother
My greatest fear for my children is that they won't fulfil their dreams. This is because I didn't fulfil all the dreams that I had when I was younger. Trust me I had many. I had a dream job, a dream to travel, and just so many dreams. When I think back on my life I didn't fulfil any of them. Well not in the order that I wanted to fulfil them. I have done a little traveling but I really thought that I would've have done more by now. I have the job :: Keep Reading ::
3 Reasons Why Boys Need The Period Conversation
Working with kids gives me kind of an advantage on hearing their conversations. The other day I was in my classroom and a young man in my class kept telling me the young girls were having an inappropriate conversation. He said this 3 times so I go over and tell the young girls that if they are having any conversations that they shouldn't be having that they would change the subject. That's when they told me what they were talking about. They were :: Keep Reading ::
Encouraging My Kids To Trust Themselves
So as you know Nishe' has been in college for a few months now. First time in the world basically without her parents. Now she is faced with making more decisions on her own. For awhile now I have been helping her with some decisions. I would voice my concern over them or give her my opinion. I would tell her the things she needs to do and remind her of appointments to set. Then the other day I realized something. :: Keep Reading ::
