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
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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
Emotional Baggage of Children with Divorced Parents
Earthquakes and Tsunamis When two lives are split asunder, especially as in divorce, it could be compared to an earthquake. Unfortunately, if there are any little islands around – perhaps as in children? – they are swept up in the following tsunami. Unfortunately, other than … [Read more...] about Emotional Baggage of Children with Divorced Parents
Fathers Are the Other Parent
Last week in a mother’s support group (not Parents Anonymous) I listened as a young mom described her situation; her daughter is two and a half and the father has been getting her for visitation every other weekend. She says her daughter is happy with her and is fine with going … [Read more...] about Fathers Are the Other Parent
Divorce: Seven-Year-Old Says, “I want to kill myself!”
Divorce often brings with it hurtful, confusing feelings that young children cannot understand. Question: I’m going through a messy divorce where my ex is not using the visits with our seven-year-old daughter; he just does not want to see her. When he does not pick her up … [Read more...] about Divorce: Seven-Year-Old Says, “I want to kill myself!”
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to