Getting to School: Teen

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15 Year Old Son Is Trying to Control

My 15 year old son and I have a great relationship most of the time, but he feels he has the right to tell me what to do sometimes and if I don't do what he says, he gets angry. I have explained to him that I am the adult and am quite capable of running my own life but I appreciate his concern. While I realize he is only looking out for me, sometimes it is downright overbearing. Anyone have any ideas on how to help?

Getting Ready

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Getting Ready in the Morning Is a Challenge

My 4-1/2 year old daughter takes forever to get ready in the morning for preschool. She goes to school 5 days a week and I have a hard time getting her to finish getting ready without having to tell her over and over again until I am at the point of yelling. She eventually gets up at 6:45am and eats breakfast from 7am–7:25am. Then she has to get on the potty since she hasn't gone yet. She will sit on the toilet for as long as I let her. She sings and talks and just hangs out there. (Seriously, it could be 15+min sitting on the toilet). I...

School Bus

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Waiting for the Bus

My 6 year old son just started kindergarten this year. There are a few other kids in his class that get on the bus with him. I am the only mom that waits at the bus stop with the kids, is he old enough to wait for the bus himself. I guess I figured since it was his first year he shouldn't be out there alone! This morning I was on the phone with a friend who was shocked that I actually stand out there every morning! Any advice?

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