Little kids are my thing. I have a degree in elementary education with an emphasis on early childhood education. I have taught kindergarten, first and second grades. I have two children, and I felt confident of my parenting skills (on most days) when my kids were younger. My girls aren’t so young any more. I have a soon-to-be-10-year-old and a 13-year-old, and on a daily basis, I question at least one parenting decision or thing I’ve said or way I’ve handled a situation or…the list goes on. Questions, so many questions! When can I have a phone? Can I go to the mall with just my friends? Jill is having a boy/girl party, can I go? So I went to one of our local writers who is dealing with kids around the same age as mine and asked her to write an article about kids and freedoms. She offers some great advice in her article “Tween Timelines.”
One issue that parents of both big and little kids may face is a child who struggles in school. If your child is having a hard time or falling behind in school, how do you know whether he needs a tutor? What if he is doing okay, but you feel he could do better? Is tutoring right in that situation? Louisburg mom Kate Meadows takes an in-depth look at tutoring, which will help you decide whether a tutor is right for your child.
Speaking of my above-mentioned almost-10-year-old—my sweet Ally celebrates her birthday this month. She has such a gentle and caring spirit, and I am proud to be her mom. Happy birthday, sweet Ally! I hope you have a blast celebrating double digits!
Enjoy the crisp, fall days, Kansas City!