It can be effective to find a way to disengage from an unnecessarily complicated and tense “power battle” with a child – getting involved in a lengthy “back and forth” is often unproductive.
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 »
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 »
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 »
This month I talked to parents and children about the December holidays. Here is what they said: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS? PARENTS The time spent with family and friends, nothing is more … Continue reading HERE »
