I suggest remembering that all of the efforts you have made in your child’s direction have made a difference. (Even when your attempts to communicate were less than ideal and the results took way too long to surface)
Yvette was in 7th grade and an independent 12 year old daughter of a single mom, Marianne, who worked full time. They had been through a lot together over the years and had flourished. Yvette … Continue reading HERE »
Both stories are about families who were repeating a fight without much resolution. They decided to let the cause of friction go for a while to reduce overall tension and focus on different ways to … Continue reading HERE »
A dad and mom came to talk with me about the eldest of their two children, Marty. He was becoming increasingly stubborn and upset at home. The family had been fortunate in many ways; mom … Continue reading HERE »
This month I asked parents about how they manage to keep things going smoothly in the cold, dark months of winter. Here is what they said: It’s tough!! We travel places even if they are … Continue reading HERE »
