It is just part of parenting teens to feel shut out and worthless as a parent, right? I know I do on a regular basis. Not because the boys tell me I'm worthless, but because I know I could be doing so much better when it comes to raising them. There are so many things that I struggle with, especially with our youngest. So far, I think I'll be able to survive the teenage years with my youngest, but who knows, I still have at least 4 more years with him in the house.Most children ...
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I Can’t Believe Parents are Buying Phones for Kids So Young!
I remember hearing: "I Can't Believe Parents are Buying Phones for Kids So Young!" when we decided to get our oldest his first phone around 13. It was a cheap, non-smartphone, but did what we needed it to, call. Which was why we bought it for him. Fast forward a couple years and we got him a smartphone and same with our youngest, which was about 10/11 at the time. I know I know, even younger than our oldest, however he was starting to hang out with friends outside of school A LOT more.Now ...
FortNite Has Taken Over Our Home and I’m Okay With it
I know you're probably thinking I'm crazy for saying that I'm okay with FortNite taking over our home, and you're probably right. It's a game my son loves, is into and even though he can get a little out of hand at times. It shows his determination to keep getting better.Here's the thing, so many people are against video gaming, especially FortNite, because they say it doesn't teach kids today how to succeed. I believe it's quite the opposite. Kids who are playing video games, whether it's ...
15 Fantastic Books to Read Before Graduating High School
A Couple Years ago when my oldest son was focusing on graduating high school, I was amazed by the lack of reading required reading any more in the school system. I remember having read at least 3-4 award-winning books every year along with having to write at least a 5-page report for the books. Some of the books that my son has read over the past few years, I remember reading and actually ending up purchasing at library book sales, because they were that awesome.I wish schools would get back ...
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