When many of us were growing up did we ever think we would be parents — let alone parents of pre – teens?  Yikes!  I know I never pictured it for myself that’s for sure.

My mother’s words have often come back to haunt me, “You just wait!  Someday your kids will act the same way.”

Some days life is like a field full of land mines.  You never know what you may say that will send off the fireworks.  It is great for everyone if the pre-teen in the family has a neutral corner or bedroom to retreat to.

I remember enjoying the Chronicles of Narnia when I was younger and I think it is great how those books have stood the test of time.  My own kids have read them and loved the cinematic interpretations too.

If your pre-teen is like mine, why not give them a room that reflects their interests (fleeting as they may be) ?