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Peeking between my fingers

Sometimes I feel like I’ve done my children a great disservice. At least when it comes to their education. I graduated 10th in my class, I went to college–it took me a long time, but I finally completed my degree. I know it’s too much to ask that my kids are as passionate about wanting… Continue reading Peeking between my fingers

Published August 1, 2013
Categorized as school Tagged parenting, school, social anxiety

Changes, changes, changes

Sometimes being a parent is like being a renter: it doesn’t matter how good a tenant you are, you KNOW you’re not getting your deposit back. Kids are just so frustrating sometimes. They try my patience and ask–no, DEMAND–goods and services. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy being a parent, but having three very high… Continue reading Changes, changes, changes

Published June 24, 2013
Categorized as parenting, school Tagged parenting, school

Continuing the journey

I’ve let a little bit of time pass since my last update because I wanted to see how well Jordan did on meds and in a home situation. It’s kind of interesting that the school psychologist seemed so concerned, yet Jordan seems so much the same. Of course, she has changed. She’s not as internalized… Continue reading Continuing the journey

Published January 20, 2013
Categorized as mental illness Tagged depression, mental illness, school

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