1. How old are your kids and what is one thing they've done recently that made you laugh? 19, 15, 10, 7 & 3. Their concern over a dead fish recently was sweet, and the arguements that ensue over naming rights of each new fish (there's about 50 in our tank) leaves me chuckling, because they'll never remember them all! 2. Parenting can be really stressful - how do you try to keep those stress levels down? Until recently, I was letting this slip off the radar when money was tight and husband worked odd hours, but I'm trying to make it more of a priority this year. I make time every month to meet up with my book club friends, and try to go to a craft night every other month. And walking the dogs has become a great outlet for me, which I didn't expect. 3. What led you to ReachOut Parents today? volunteer forum training... and hopefully some new ideas to support my teen 4. Whats your top tip for parents whose kids are about to enter teenage years? Try to keep them talking. I wish I'd mastered this with my 15yo before we got this far. 5. Whats the best thing about weekends? not having to make lunchs!
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