Navigating the challenges of blended families
Many people grew up assuming that all blended families automatically functioned like TV’s Brady Bunch. When Carol and Mike Brady married, her three daughters, his three sons, and a dog
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Many people grew up assuming that all blended families automatically functioned like TV’s Brady Bunch. When Carol and Mike Brady married, her three daughters, his three sons, and a dog
As parents, we want our children to be happy and successful. Helping them get there involves teaching them ways to develop resilience. That’s a fancy word for the ability to
A generation ago, when parents fretted about their family’s screen time, they were normally referring to the hours they and their kids spent hunkered down in front of the TV.
Getting through the teenage years is never easy, but I didn’t think it would be this rough. My daughter was one of the “good” kids … never getting in trouble
Parents will tell you it happens so quickly. One day, you’re holding a tiny child in your arms. Then, in what seems like moments, they’re preparing to walk across a
We never want to be embarrassed by our children. We wouldn’t admit that publicly, but it’s human nature. When our kids do something that’s outside the community or family’s expectations,
Life has taught most parents that when it comes to motivating children, it’s never effective to threaten, yell, or cuss at them, call them names, or hit them in any
We want our children to grow into happy and healthy adults. While parents worry about all the external influences that kids and teens have to contend with — their peers,
So she’s with someone she likes, and it’s … yeah, okay. He’s cute and fun and seems polite, but some things make you wonder if something just isn’t right. Does
A few months ago I was standing in front of a group of parents and was asked the question, “Should I read my daughter’s journal.” The moment the words, “Absolutely”
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