Steps to Ease Dinner Stress for Stepfamilies
Some of the most intense challenges for stepfamilies unfold at the family dinner table. In a stepfamily, the deepest bonds are typically those between the parent and his or her children, not between the stepparent and stepchildren. The parent-child relationship shares so much history, not to mention unspoken agreements about everything from whether Grape Nuts […]
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Creating a Healthy Relationship With Your Parents
A funny thing happens when you become an adult. You finally start to realize that your parents are real humans, flaws and all. Also, just because you’re not a kid anymore doesn’t mean that there won’t be any challenges in your relationship with your aging parents. Family is family, and there is always opportunity for […]
Understanding Religious OCD
In families with religious beliefs, a child expressing faith and strong moral principles is usually a welcome development. But sometimes a child’s faith may become an obsession, and instead of consolation, the child experiences extreme anxiety that he is violating religious norms and desperation to correct his perceived mistakes. This is what happens when children […]
30 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Teen
Parents of teenagers frequently tell me that they no longer know how to connect with their children. So I asked Elyse Suter, who had recently graduated from college and was working as my assistant, to help me write an article for the Aha! website with teen-tested ideas for parents. From Elyse: Finding common ground with […]
My Husband Has ADHD — and It’s Hurting Our Marriage
Your husband loves you, but his ADHD symptoms get in the way — causing him to ignore you, lose track of time, or wander off. Here’s how to work together on change. Continue Reading at AdditudeMag.com
Defining Your Family Of Origin & How It Impacts You
For all of us, our family has a large impact on who we are, our values, our belief systems, and how we view ourselves. This initial socialization and the bonds created will often have an impact far beyond childhood. When this childhood was involved trauma or other issues, then it can be seen as a […]