/tween-talk/ For moms who aren't ready to trade sushi for hot dogs. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:35:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 /tween-talk/#comment-3721 Renee Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:48:45 +0000 /?p=3764#comment-3721 My oldest is turning 12 now and everything seems to have changed with her! Thankfully, even with the mood swings and the rare appearance of a disgruntled attitude comes moments of sweetness and openness. I love that she comes to me to share the girly things but she is also really close to her dad and actually tells him about the school and activities details (he's more lenient than I am when it comes to grades, etc.) I hope that this level continues as she becomes a full blown teen but I'm not so certain it will. I just hope that I've taught her enough that she'll actually remember to make good choices! My oldest is turning 12 now and everything seems to have changed with her! Thankfully, even with the mood swings and the rare appearance of a disgruntled attitude comes moments of sweetness and openness. I love that she comes to me to share the girly things but she is also really close to her dad and actually tells him about the school and activities details (he’s more lenient than I am when it comes to grades, etc.) I hope that this level continues as she becomes a full blown teen but I’m not so certain it will. I just hope that I’ve taught her enough that she’ll actually remember to make good choices!

]]> /tween-talk/#comment-3715 Ellen G Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:26:27 +0000 /?p=3764#comment-3715 My best advice is to not squander those moments when she wants to talk. Sometimes S gives me just a little hint that she will open up, and I run with it. I've been known to throw her brother in front of the TV just so we can have a little quiet time to talk things over. I try never to judge, but I do let her know that I respect the choices she makes and hope that she will continue to share her thoughts with me. Hang in there, there are some great moments ahead! My best advice is to not squander those moments when she wants to talk. Sometimes S gives me just a little hint that she will open up, and I run with it. I’ve been known to throw her brother in front of the TV just so we can have a little quiet time to talk things over. I try never to judge, but I do let her know that I respect the choices she makes and hope that she will continue to share her thoughts with me. Hang in there, there are some great moments ahead!

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