Being a mom of adult kids now I can look back and smile at all the times I
stressed over every LITTLE thing! What did my kids look like? Were they eating,
learning, and socializing like they should be? I tried so hard to make them and
everything perfect that it literally drove me crazy! Seriously, I ended up on
tranquilizers and antidepressants and was miserable. As they say hind site is 20/20.
JUST ENJOY YOUR KIDS!  They grow up very quickly and are gone! Let them know
how much they mean to you and what wonderful people they are. Teach them to be
tolerant of others and of themselves. Give them a spiritual background. Don't worry
so much about the clothes and the TV and the should and should nots. Be yourself.
Do the best you can. Get advice from older, laid back moms and ENJOY YOUR
KIDS!

Jackie, Mom of 2
Elm City, NC