tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post5940032225364858259..comments2023-12-26T10:45:55.481-05:00Comments on Lots of Scotts: Preparing to be a Middle School MomJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03903375700915031290noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-25246122958769986662016-03-08T14:18:02.397-05:002016-03-08T14:18:02.397-05:00Having had two of my children - now adults finish ...Having had two of my children - now adults finish school and with one entering the tween years, I can say with honesty just being available to them and letting them know that you are there for them often makes a difference. We did have some issues and stepped In when it was required, but most often we supported them but made the. Have to learn to deal with situations themselves with our guidance. I think that has helped them learn that there are tough moments in life and they have to work out the best ways to deal with them and move on. <br />The one thing I did realise with my third is that I did too much for him so I'm stepping back and allowing to take responsibly of little things himself - he does his own lunch now- and am building on these skills so he is capable to handle life in basic ways as he grows up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057976015865894921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-55621836742355997512016-02-25T14:05:34.946-05:002016-02-25T14:05:34.946-05:00My son began middle school this year and my greate...My son began middle school this year and my greatest lesson so far has been to become MORE involved. The little cues that he shares are often much larger issues in his world of peers. We dealt with crashing grades, intensive bullying and isolation to the point where my child quit eating lunch, was afraid to go to his locker and said he, "Wished he could just disappear." I wish I had stepped in sooner. <br /><br />We are in a public school with a tough reputation, seeking to connect and share Christ in this location where the Lord has placed us. But sometimes I feel I'm sacrificing my child for God's name. I have to trust that the Lord will fill in those gaps where I fall short. <br /><br />Things have improved. He now has some "good" days. He knows I can be trusted. <br /><br />This has been the greatest parenting challenge so far - but I sense we are emerging from the worst.<br /><br />I look forward to following along with you!Missy Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020559836786005693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-5251118614223796932016-02-24T09:03:16.634-05:002016-02-24T09:03:16.634-05:00My children are grade school age, so obviously I h...My children are grade school age, so obviously I have nothing to add about parenting the middle school years at this point, but some of my friends have highly recommended "From Santa to Sexting" by Brenda Hunter as an excellent resource. <br />Also, I like to think of myself as young enough that I remember middle school well (though, not fondly) and I remember that having my mother available to me during my that highly emotional time in my life was a huge blessing. She couldn't (and wouldn't!) fix all my problems as I desired, but she and my dad loved me well through those years and it built further upon a foundation that I remain grateful for. Ajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637769283400915775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-50827871494677759552016-02-23T14:23:42.910-05:002016-02-23T14:23:42.910-05:00I am a middle/high school mom of two and your note...I am a middle/high school mom of two and your notes are right on track! Being available to them is key. I am 100% available to my kids after school every single day. Some days they don't necessarily need anything, but there is so much to be said for just "being" there. I dreaded the "middle school years", but I have to say that they have been wonderful! Just continue to pray for them and be available to them and they will thrive! AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756619654915420165noreply@blogger.com