What is the number one thing that people could do at night to reduce morning stress? When my daughters were younger I often told them to pick out their clothes before they went to bed. And they would respond with a halfhearted “Okay, Mom.” And the next morning there would be a … [Read more...] about Morning Stress Makeover
Get Children To Be Responsible For Their Room
The age-old problem of getting children to clean their rooms is one of the top issues discussed in Parents Anonymous Groups around the globe. There are almost as many solutions, though, as there are parents! The thoughts and suggestions here are a compilation of a few of the many … [Read more...] about Get Children To Be Responsible For Their Room
Storytelling Is The Glue
“Remember that old story Daddy used to tell about taking the boys snipe hunting?” Family stories are the glue that sometimes carries us through the most difficult of times. We all have them – your grandparents, uncles and aunts, your cousins and siblings— all know and … [Read more...] about Storytelling Is The Glue
The Need To Know: Child Into Adulthood
Children can often help parents reduce stress and help themselves at the same time. In and out of my Parents Anonymous Group, I have come across many parents dealing with situations that are very stressful, specifically, children who have chronic conditions or illnesses. By … [Read more...] about The Need To Know: Child Into Adulthood
What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
This is the first installment in the series about the extraordinary parents that taught me about parenting, life and death. With no family or friends in the area, I attended my Parents Anonymous group meeting every week for many years. Having a group of parents – mothers and … [Read more...] about What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to