Sometimes children are reluctant to do activities that they will eventually enjoy. It can be an important self esteem booster when parents help their children overcome their resistance even if young people get upset when they do.
It is often difficult to remember in the middle of hectic days, interrupted nights and inevitable parent child tensions that little ones really adore their parents. This story is about one of my sons when … Continue reading HERE »
Mercedes, a mom who was swamped by worries, came to talk to me about her daughter’s defiant attitude. She was trying many good ideas to turn things around but had a hard time noticing that … Continue reading HERE »
Laura was 11, her younger brother, Aaron, was 8. Her family was going through a challenging economic period and there was plenty of stress at home. Laura, like many oldest siblings, was particularly affected by … Continue reading HERE »
This month I talked to “tweens” and their parents about the joys and challenges of pre-adolescence. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS AGE? PARENTS It’s great to watch … Continue reading HERE »
