Writers naturally write about their experiences. Mom writers will tend toward writing about their adventures of being a mom which includes using their children as the stars of their articles. Where is the balance between sharing too much and sharing just enough? What is too private to share? Mom writers want to be cautious not to embarrass their children yet they feel compelled to uplift other moms with their stories. Often the stories are powerful and have great impact on the readers. With a pure heart, many moms share struggles and this has proved comforting to many others. But what about the children in the stories? Will they feel honored or embarrassed or put on display to be a part of the story?
How to Write about your Children:
Open Hearts: If you are a mom who writes about your child’s struggles medically, emotionally, or otherwise with an open heart then be sure your children have open hearts to share. How? Allow your children as they are old enough to understand that your stories are to help others. Let them see that they are an encouragement to others and their lives are precious and struggles can be come victories that help others in the same situations. Let them know there is no shame in illness or struggles and that perhaps their story will have great impact.
Be Careful What You Share: Before sharing something ask yourself if you would have appreciated the story on the internet if you were the child. If you have teenagers ask them if they mind being used in a post or story and give them reasons why you think it would benefit others.
Hidden Identities: Many mom bloggers go under a fake name and give their children fake names. If you want to be completely honest without risking embarrassment to your family then perhaps this is the route you should take.
Remember your children are precious. Their lives are not on display yet they can be used as a means of encouragement and help. Make certain you are honoring your children in your writing.