1st grade

Kierra started First grade yesterday. I wonder why as moms we worry so much, I wasn't sad that she was growing up and going to a new class and teacher. I worry so much about if she has a problem, will she ask the teacher for help. I worry that she will get her feelings hurt or hurt others out at recess. I worry that she will get lost or miss the bus. I know that this is part of the process of childhood but I want to protect them so much from the bad stuff.

I want my children to be leaders and stand up for themselves and for the ones who are weaker and don't let others bully them. I am sometimes maybe a little to adamant about this. Lexi last weekend was at a party and I found her crying, I asked what was wrong, she said, "someone had pushed her hard in the stomach". I asked, did you tell that certain someone that was not nice and it hurt you OR at least screamed extremely loud so she knew that she did something wrong. Don't get me wrong, I don't want my children to hit back or bully, but I do want them to stand up for themselves and others.

What is funny, I would have thought Kierra would be the one who would have problems, no one messes with her. Lexi seems to be the one who always gets picked on. We have some things to work on.

What are some ideas or ways to help your children to be strong?