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Oh, one more thing!
Have something in your own life that takes you beyond "mom". Not only does your child move into their own space and interests as they get older...but seeing that you have a life beyond being "mom" is really healthy.
Again, I can't stress more that you be open, open, open (starting now) about sex and relationships. (and pressures relating to not only that, but drinking) I have noticed over the years that our family/friends who are not willing to discuss openly with their children in these areas are more often the ones who find themselves grandparents at a very young age or have a child who gets into trouble with underage drinking. I honestly have seen this many many times. If your child can't come to you.....well, think of where they are going to go to get their information and education in these areas?
Ok...enough. *lol* This is close to my mind lately because our nephew (on husbands side) got a 14 year old girl pregnant and this is a 3rd generation "problem" in my husbands side of the family....and they have never been open to talking and educating their children about these things. I've also seen this happen with many families not related to us over the years. When it is a "taboo" topic to even talk about, well.....that does not stop it from happening, KWIM?
Michelle
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