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The holidays are a time when we think of loved ones that can’t be with us. Many think of a parent, spouse or a child who cannot be there because they have passed away. I was reminded of this recently when a lovely woman called for counseling. She was unsure of why she was so lost for the past three years since her parents died. Read More...
Healthy Kids Need Emotionally Healthy Parents
I have learned as a parent and a counselor that self confidence in oneself as a parent produces the best results in parenting your kids. Whether you are praising them or disciplining them, your confidence as a person is crucial for your child to succeed. In fact I believe that the parents’ confidence in what they say and do with their child is the most important child rearing tool. I feel examples are the best way to demonstrate a point so let’s go. Read More...
Creating Healthy Boundaries in Stepfamilies
In order to have a healthy and happy stepfamily you must know the importance of boundaries. Stepfamilies are difficult and many fail, often because the children don’t get along at all. The children may not like a stepparent, or the parents own individual ability to deal with these problems is impaired, one sided, or simply exhausted. All of these factors contribute to the toppling over of the stepfamily. Read More...
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