Our family is experiencing some major parenting milestones. Last month, my husband added another line to our cell phone plan, because we now have a child with a cell phone! What?!? Last week, my oldest walked out the doors of her elementary school for the last time as a student, and this past Sunday she moved up […]
Junior high is right around the corner – this time for my daughter! I should feel like an old pro, but I’ll admit I’m a little nervous. I’ve charted this territory before with my son, but it’s a bit different with a girl. So lately, I’ve found myself thinking through all the must haves and […]
The school bell has rung and classes have been in session for quite some time now. We’ve seen homework and quizzes and tests – big and small. Now, it’s the time that every student dreads :: Parent-Teacher Conference. My kids are now in 5th grade and 7th grade, so I’ve seen my fair share of […]
Dear Mom who has a child going to Junior High, I was you last year. I was anxious and scared. You see, my son Avery – he doesn’t look like a junior high kid to me. He looks like the kid who should still be in about 2nd grade. He is the kid who still loves […]
