A wise and funny man, Dr. Laurence J. Peter once said, “Speak when you are angry — and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” Not only was he wise, he was right. No matter who you are angry with — children, spouse, boss, a clerk, even your government — it does not pay … [Read more...] about Anger Builds Unless Safely Vented
Parenting Teens
Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 2. They are watching you.
There is no way that anyone can be the perfect role model at all times. Every once in a while you are going to blow a fuse and say something out of line, make mistakes, and obviously teach the exact opposite lesson to your children with your actions. The truth is that as much as … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 2. They are watching you.
Helping Your Child Cope with Separation Anxiety
Human beings are born completely dependent on their parents. Unlike many other mammals, much of our brain development takes place outside the womb. A newly born foal can stand and walk within hours. A human baby takes years. This dependence on parents or caregivers means that … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Cope with Separation Anxiety
Helping Our Kids See Our Point of View
I met a friend in the supermarket and she said, I loved your last piece but next time you write an article it needs to be for kids, teaching them to see the world through their parent’s eyes. I said laughingly, “That would never work!” But she got me thinking and the more I … [Read more...] about Helping Our Kids See Our Point of View
Support Group Wisdom
The Parents Anonymous Group was a wealth of information; I wonder how I could ever have managed without it and the members. Here are a few quick tips that I learned in group that helped me many times: Nothing lasts forever. Change is inevitable… except when you have a … [Read more...] about Support Group Wisdom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to