Starting soon, I will be including a different form of posts to the blog. Along with the resources and stories that I have been passing along, I will be sharing some metaphors that I use to help with moments when communication breaks down in the families that I see. It’s no secret that parents and […]
Read More »When it is hard to communicate…metaphors can help
January 10, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
What happened to my sweet little boy?
January 09, 2012 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses the changes in the relationship between mother and son when that boy becomes a teen: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/loris-centiments/2012/jan/8/teenage-boys-sweet-sons-narcissistic-teens/
Read More »On being your kid’s ‘best friend’
January 09, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article warns of some potential issues that may come with trying to be more of a friend than an authority to your kids: http://www2.nbc17.com/lifestyles/my-carolina-today/2012/jan/09/pitfalls-being-your-childs-bff-vi-39494/
Read More »Mothers who work part-time
January 09, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
New research shows the benefits for moms who are able to work part-time: http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/fam/25/6/895/
Read More »Kids misbehaving – the impact on parents’ marital relationship
January 09, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This research looks at what factors impact how a child misbehaving can lead to discord between parents: http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/fam/25/6/873/
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