It’s spooky season, and our children, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will be exposed to scary content. One of my favorite memories of my childhood is watching scary movies with my dad as a tween.
There is nothing like watching one’s child do something they love and seeing them hit it out of the park! That’s because it doesn’t happen all that often. Much of the time, things are fairly ordinary as you sit on the sidelines of practices, plays, recitals, sports, debates; and, sometimes, kids have a really bad day (which is awful to watch)!
Oh, adolescence. It’s not an easy period for kids or parents. But with a little patience, communication, and active listening, we can all make it through to the other side. So where do you start? Book a weekly or biweekly date to hang out. Although the rollercoaster of adolescence can be a bumpy ride, spending time together doesn’t have to be challenging.
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