I didn’t love Middle School or High School.
I know why….I had moved at least eight times by the time I was in high school. So, being the ‘new kid’ wasn’t exactly a surprise venture, but it certainly wasn’t easy. Especially considering I was joining many kids who had been together since kindergarten. I was brutally insecure. More than a few times my husband has stressed I will ‘pass off’ my teen experience on my kids.
Not to worry….not only am I am stronger and more confident person than I was then….I have had the joy of watching my small people grown in to their own personalities and yes, confidence.
Check back with me in a year or so.
In the meantime, I’m over on Johnson & Johnson’s Healthy Essentials talking about lessons in self care for your teen (including the all-important skin care!). I’d love for you to take a look and let me know what YOU share with your kids as they make the jump in to their teenage years.
Disclosure – I’m proud to have a long term partnership with Healthy Essentials and Johnson & Johnson. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.
I love this! Teaching self-care to your children is the best gift you can give them. We won’t be around forever to show them how to do everything, and a strong foundation is what they need for those times.
I so agree with you. Hoping the foundation and communication will stay with them both.
This is very important. My Mother was a beautician and was always knowledgeable about hygiene, makeup, and hairstyling. I wouldn’t be who I am today without her!
I love that you still have the memories of the advice your mom gave you.
This is where I have failed as a parent. I wish my teenager would take time to do more of this. or least give some of my self care ideas a try.
Oh good heavens – you aren’t failing. They DEFINITELY don’t always opt to take our (wise 🙂 advice. Just keep talking.
It makes me so happy to see how parents today have so many wonderful resources to help their kids grow up stronger and more confident!
Honestly – I’m always so grateful for the additional resources. There seem to be even more now than when they were little.
This is great to do with your daughter! And your childhood photo is so cute!
Ha! That is kind of you… that is not a time I’d like to revisit 🙂
I love this post! I remember spending time in the bathroom with my Mom and watching her put on her makeup and her teaching about skincare. So much fun and such great memories!!
You know what…I remember the very same. There was something special about that time – hoping it is for my girl as well.
I’m in a similar space right now. My son just turned 13. I share my teen life and we’re talking a lot. There are some commonalities so that helps.
I love that you do the same. I think the more we can keep them talking to us, the better.
The best way to teach someone is to lead by example. It seems you are doing just that. Lovely post!
Thank you so very much. I do the best I can to be a good example for her (and my small dude as well).
It is also a good bonding for you and your teenager. We also love Johnson & Johnson products here, one of the best brands.
I’m hoping the bonding we have been doing over the years will carry well in to her teens 🙂
I think this is such an important lesson for your teens. I remember my mom doing this with me – I was always fascinated with the little pots of cream on her dressing table and one day she showed me how to use them to take care of and pamper myself. Then, she treated me to a special little set of my own. I’ll never forget it.
This is such an important lesson to teach teenagers. This is the age where they typically get super busy and need to learn to take them for self-care.
My son is only four so I am not there yet but I know how rough it was being a teen. I sometimes feel zapped back to that time with lack of confidence and anxiety. Such important lessons for all teens!
Love those shoulder pads….lol. But seriously, your daughter is a lucky girl to have a mother who wants to teach her about the importance of self-care. I think the younger you are when you embrace self-care the easier it is to do it.
hahahaha – don’t be jealous of my shoulder pads 🙂 xoxo
I feel lucky that my daughter still listens and wants my advice! I hope this lasts for a while longer!
Self care is really important and we should definitely teach that to our teens! I think your daughter is lucky to have you! I’m sure you’re going to teach her so many things about self care, which is vital during their age.
It is good to teach teenagers about self care. It is really important and one of the great role as parents as well.