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Ugh, another year is about to start. Another year of worrying about kids. I sometimes find it hard to maintain that balance between supermom and overprotective mom. That is a hard tightrope to walk. I really hate seeing my kids sad, hurt, stressed, and feeling betrayed. This is all part of growing up though. As all other parents know, you can not protect your child from everything. Well, I guess you could try but then you end up with kids that can not handle problems on their own.

I really think that is one of the hardest things when raising kids. Having to let go and stand back, letting them handle some of the problems. I tend to go through a series of reactions. First I am just there to listen and tell them how much I love them. Then I tell them what I would do in that situation and why I would. Then I ask what they think they will do about it. In the end all I can do is tell them that I love them and I will always be there for them if they need to talk. Why can't we just keep them from any hurt, pain, and stress?