Open the door to lies then doubt and truth will often take flight as well. We talk about children lying but because we are the adults in charge, we do not talk about our own lying. Fess up, you know you do it— just like the rest of us. You say you never lied to your children? … [Read more...] about Kids’ Built-In Crap Detectors
A Father’s Day Message To Dads
Father’s Day is approaching once again with many looking forward to celebrations but for me, it is bittersweet. My parents divorced in 1975 when I was already an adult; while I was not happy about the news, I accepted it. I expected my relationship with each parent would … [Read more...] about A Father’s Day Message To Dads
Trust the Group
Parents second-guess many decisions made when their children were young but we all did the best we could. Last night I saw a scary movie meant for children and immediately my thoughts went to Chelsey and Katie. When scary movies became too frightening for Katie she would run … [Read more...] about Trust the Group
Gratitude Paradox: Teaching What Works
Halloween is when the first inklings of holiday music appear but Thanksgiving is the true ready-set-go that unleashes the December frenzy. Many parents feel powerless to do anything but go with the status quo flow. Long before families tire of turkey leftovers, children begin … [Read more...] about Gratitude Paradox: Teaching What Works
Parents Anonymous Groups and the White Sneakers
Parents Anonymous welcomes every parent (or someone in a parenting role) to the groups no matter who they are or where they come from. A new member once told our group about another parenting support group she had attended a short time before. She felt as though she had a … [Read more...] about Parents Anonymous Groups and the White Sneakers
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to