Close

Member Login

Logging In
Invalid username or password.

not a member? sign-up now!

Customize Parenting.com to your family and get personalized newsletters.

Girl Talk: Facebook Friends

One of my friends from junior high just tracked me down on Facebook. I don't have time to rekindle long-dormant friendships. How do I respectfully communicate this?
By Kitty O'Callaghan

Q: One of my friends from junior high just tracked me down on Facebook. I don't have time to rekindle long-dormant friendships. How do I respectfully communicate this?

A: You don't have to. So much time has elapsed, chances are there won't be enough twigs of shared experience to rekindle anything. Tell her in a cheerful response what a pleasant surprise it was to hear from her, give her the latest ages of your kids, and wish her well.

baby sleeping in his crib

26 Baby Sleep Tricks That Really Work

Avoid eye contact before bed, learn how to dreamfeed (while she sleeps) and more no-fail ways to get your baby to sleep tonight