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Get Over it, Kid!

By Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC www.acpi.biz “This was the worst day of my life!” my son hissed. “First mom shrunk my favorite hat, then you guys lost my favorite book, then I did my alphabet for you and you didn’t even care!” » Read more

Friend or Parent: Striking the right balance

One of the questions I hear from time to time is how to determine when a mom needs to be an authority figure for her kids, and when she can be a friend.  Does she have to be one or the other?  Let’s look at each side of the equation. » Read more

Fortify Sensitive Kids

by Patti Teel www.pattiteel.com Children are likely to interpret and respond very differently to their experiences, depending on their temperament. Sensitive children are likely to be wonderfully compassionate, bright, creative and imaginative. They may also have a difficult time dealing with stressful situations and may be prone to being worried and anxious. Of course, every child is an individual with his or her own unique traits. » Read more

Family Meals - A Thing of the Past?

by Jan Roberts Parent Educator With the hectic schedules of today's busy families and economic conditions demanding that parents work longer hours, family mealtime traditions of the past are in danger of becoming obsolete. The present trend seems to be away from an organized family dinnertime, with fast food options making it easier for families to keep moving to afterschool involvements and into the early evening. This does not mean that family meals need to disappear altogether. » Read more

Dream the Dream and Step into It

Teaching Children to Think Positively » Read more

Direction and Discipline; Be a Parent, Not a Pushover

By Maryann Rosenthal www.drma.com The truth is, there are a lot of wimpy parents. They don’t trust their own judgment. They treat their kids as if they are delicate crystal that might shatter with even the gentlest handling instead of fairly durable glassware that’s designed to hold up pretty well if not abused. » Read more

Creating Healthy Boundaries in Stepfamilies

By Sally Sacks www.sallysacks.com To have a healthy and happy stepfamily you must know the importance of boundaries. Stepfamilies are difficult and many fail, often because the children don’t get along at all. The children may not like a stepparent, or the parents own individual ability to deal with these problems is impaired, one sided or simply exhausted. All of these factors contribute to the toppling over of the stepfamily. » Read more

Coping With a Difficult Former Spouse as You Co-Parent

By Michele Germain, LCSW www.thejillprinciple.com Consider that this co-parenting situation with your former spouse is a spiritual test. The immediate goal is to resolve the current issue, but the ultimate goal is to walk away from any interaction no matter how unpleasant with a greater connection to your soul. » Read more

Casual Remarks

An excerpt from: Hidden Messages: What Our Words and Actions are Really Telling Our Children By Elizabeth Pantley » Read more

Bridging the Great Mom/Dad Divide

Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More, Argue Less, and Communicate Better as Your Family Grows by Stacie Cockrell, Cathy O'Neill, Julia Stone. www.babyproofingyourmarriage.com » Read more

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