Tag: Teen age children
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The Lady and her Gloves, and other musings of attire.
I can share that the symbol of a young lady wearing white gloves often brings forth strong feelings and interesting questions… My advice is to purchase a full-length mirror… Instead of allowing the interaction to be a power struggle, consider listening and looking at what they are trying to communicate with you as a whole picture….
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My daughter bought a goat this weekend.
Yes, you read that correctly. My 17-year-old Piccolina is now the proud owner of a goat. Allow me to explain. As some of you can imagine, yes, she is doing this for a high school FFA project. She has wanted to raise an animal for a few years, but we had always encouraged her to wait. Apparently, this was the…
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Introductions
Which brings me to the topic I would like to discuss with you. At what point do we stop being introduced as “insert child’s name- Mother”? If teachers and coaches are addressed with a formal title, should a parent except the same? Is there an age for this transition? My people are turning into teenagers,…
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Keep your Eyes in the direction of your Feet
The past two years have been a journey. Life has shifted in every area. Reflecting on the ways I move about the world has brought me back to a simple statement I have used with my children since they were two years old. “Keep your Eyes in the direction of your Feet.”
The Hopeful Hostess 