Eighteen is the magic number: Children are always stretching boundaries with parents, even when they are considered to be adults. As children grow from one stage to the next rules need review and updating as their age and maturity levels increase. Having clear rules and … [Read more...] about Rules and Boundaries for Adult Children
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Limits and Dealing with Upsetting News Events
Setting limits can help lessen stress and reduce the impact of network news. My grandmother Mur used to say, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any at all,” then she would coyly giggle. Having been born in 1912, she certainly learned to deal with many difficult … [Read more...] about Limits and Dealing with Upsetting News Events
Being Aware of Health Issues Your Teen Faces
Being aware of health issues your teen faces today is just one of the many challenges of being a parent. Parents of teens should all be awarded metals for reaching the end of the adolescent years without seriously injuring their child. With emotional ups and downs, body … [Read more...] about Being Aware of Health Issues Your Teen Faces
Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
My two daughters are grown and have families of their own now. When my youngest daughter went to college she wrote me a letter that to this day I hold dear to my heart. She validated my parenting skills telling me she was glad I set boundaries and confronted her when she went … [Read more...] about Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
Preparing for Teen Health Issues
The teenage years hold many challenges and tests for parents as well as teenagers themselves. Preparing for teen health issues before the come up is the best way to deal with those challenges as they arise. Here are some tips to helping parents and teens prepare for the … [Read more...] about Preparing for Teen Health Issues
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to