Love it, CC! I wish I would have read it last week, so we could have made our own superhero necklaces! She has her first Honors Biology test today. It has the rep of being the test that makes people cry. I was thinking that hot fudge sundaes would be in order after school today.

Great story here.....

Like Mother, Like Superhero .

I've never read this blog before but a friend sent the link to me and I really enjoyed this piece. It's timely, considering our own woes about our kids going back to school, fitting in, being liked ......

I know Dove(the soap company) sponsors some self esteem workshops for girls. They really are bombarded with these ideas of what they are "supposed" to look like and act like by the media even at the elementary level. Just look at the magazines, TV shows and even commercials. Even the little girls playing in the My Little Ponies commercials are all decked out in the latest fashion, hair perfectly styled, and no missing teeth in those smiles. Come on, what 2nd grader looks like that!! Then there's Hannah Montana......

You know, I didn't cry her first day of kindergarten, but I did her first day of high school. Not in front of her of course! Just sniffled on my way to work after dropping her off.

I just saw some ladies that were starting a girl's self esteem class for our girls in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL...but honestly I think it is som important with girls to make them feel strong and confident about themselves. I think my daddy did that for me...for whatever good or bad it caused. It's hard though--walking through those halls feeling insignificant. It's good to keep an eye on LUV and keep dialoguing with her about things. Before things build up--knowing what feels "normal" to her is important.

High School--excuse me whilst I shudder!!!
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I guess, I just remember being so shy in high school and she is just like that. It was so hard for me to step into unfamiliar situations or be bold enough to ask to be included in things. I was lucky to go to a small school and to have some friends who were much more assertive and towed me along. This school is so big, I know I would have been sick to my stomach the whole first week! She seems happy at home-a bit stressed over the homework-so maybe you're right, maybe she is happy with things just as they are. I guess I want a little more for her-to see her step out of that comfort zone and be a little bolder.

As for homework help: I've had to dust off the memory banks to help with Advanced Biology. So far, so good. Thankfully, Advanced Geometry hasn't stumped her yet.

Hey Luv. He loves high school so far. With a September birthday he's older than most of his classmates so he's comfortable with the older (10th-11th grade kids). He's also already nearly 6ft tall so he blends in well.

Shorty went into high school with a large group of good friends and a girlfriend of six months. He has at least one friend in each class.

Also, I think it helps that the high school and middle school share a campus, busses, track, football/baseball/soccer fields, etc so the environment is familiar.

I feel for your daughter. I was not outspoken at all and didn't share any feelings with my parents. I was happy with one or two good friends and was not a social butterfly. If your daughter is otherwise happy and not showing signs of stress, maybe she's just fine with the way things are. But keep talking to her. You may have to drag things out one small bit at a time but at least she knows you care!

Also, you've mentioned how intelligent she is. Kids who move up to the honors or AP classes get a lot thrown at them and it isn't as laid back or easy to get as middle school classes. There's an adjustment period but with a positive attitude and help at home, she'll do great!!!