Unlike their younger siblings, preteens have a much greater understanding of the concept of divorce and they are more likely to have peers with divorced parents. However, just because they understand it better, doesn’t mean they accept it. Children in this age group have rigid moral views (as you know if you have ever played a [...]
Unlike their younger siblings, preteens have a much greater understanding of the concept of divorce and they are more likely to have peers with divorced parents. However, just because they understand it better, doesn’t mean they accept it. Children in this age group have rigid moral views (as you know if you have ever played a [...]
It’s as predictable as the ball dropping over Time Square: make a resolution to address the current problem area in our lives. Lose weight. Stop smoking. Shop less. We all view the new year as an opportunity to reinvent the less desirable aspects of ourselves. Unfortunately, for most people, making a resolution is the easy part. [...]
One thing that’s as familiar to the holiday season as Christmas carols and cold weather is the overwhelming crush of advertising. Ads for everything from clothes to jewelry to toys to cars confront us every time we turn our TV, open the newspaper or go online.As parents, the holidays are a challenging time as we [...]
Rituals and traditions provide us with a connection to our families. While the holidays aren’t the only opportunities to create family traditions, they do offer a unique opportunity to creating lasting, positive memories. Think about memories from your own holidays as a child: Did you visit grandparents? Were certain foods always made at the holidays? Did [...]
At early ages, the way that children experience the world evolves at a rapid pace. This evolution includes the way that children experience the divorce of their parents. Children in the early elementary years understand and experience divorce in a much more sophisticated manner than younger children; however, they are still young enough to require [...]
Flip on the TV at time this year and you’re likely to find some program or movie showing the ideal family Thanksgiving-- loving family, perfectly set table, and laughter and good cheer all around. You can also find holiday cheer on Facebook or Instagram. Perhaps nowhere else in American culture is there a bigger gap [...]
The Myth: Self-care is selfishIn my work, I encounter many people, especially women, who feel selfish for taking time for their own care. This thought fails to see the difference between being selfish and self-care. Being selfish is thinking only of your needs at the expense of the well-being of someone else or even yourself. [...]
Preschool age children (ages 3-5) tend to be the most vulnerable age group in terms of adjustment to divorce, but there are concrete things parents can do to smooth the transition.. This stage of child development creates challenges that parents need to consider as part of their divorce process. Parents can help their preschoolers navigate [...]
I love the Franklin P. Jones quote, “Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they are going to catch you in next!” Consistency matters a great deal in parenting. Ensuring that you and your spouse are on the same page in how you raise your children will make life easier for your family. Why [...]
