My middle daughter started middle school last week, and it’s been a bit of a bumpy ride. It is so surprising to me how there are some families who don’t teach their kids that they must filter their words. What ever happened to “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”? It’s what my mother always taught me, and what I teach my kids. Maybe I’m just old-fashioned, but I still believe that kindness is more important than anything. I created this graphic as a reminder that the world needs her vivacious, funny, honest, challenging, courageous, creative and generous soul, too.
Love This {two} (note: I changed the name of this series from Cool Stuff to Love This. Bear with me please, my changing mind is just part of the package.)
Here are some interesting things that I’ve loved lately (the first three are related to raising daughters):
1. A great, short article on how to talk to your daughters about their body (step one: don’t talk to your daughters about their body).
2. On that note…for anyone who has daughters on the verge of puberty, this ad campaign is genius!
3. I bought these pencils for my girls!
4. For whatever reason, I am always worried that my kids get enough calcium. Here is a list of 9 plant-based calciums (which I have written on a piece of paper and taped to my pantry wall).
5. I am stocking up on these trays from IKEA for all of my holiday teacher gifts.
6. Artist Leslie Graff is my new hero. Her “Domestic Series” of paintings are so well done. I love the color and composition, but also how she attempts to explore the tension between fiction and reality.
7. Tim Ferriss, start-up guru, posted a super helpful article on his blog about why & how creative people need say “no”. (Time is truly our most valuable commodity!)
Hug your kids and tell them you love them. Have a good weekend!
xo, Bar
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I’m so sorry to hear that the middle school transition has been rough for her. 🙁 My oldest daughter is still only in second grade but I am actively worrying already about making that move.
Don’t worry too much now, Jenni…enjoy these years! Our middle school starts in 5th grade which is young, I think, for them to find their way amongst the sea of new faces. Lockers with combinations, no more homeroom. I miss elementary school. Thank you for your comment! I think the year will be long, but difficult times always teach my kids resiliency which is a very important trait to have. xo