Posts Tagged ‘Family Change’
What is Parental Alienation and How Can It Affect You and Your Child?
“I had a really good relationship with my mom and admired her. I wanted to be with her. But after the divorce, my dad got custody of us. I miss my mom’s company a lot.” “After a big fight, my dad came to me with his suitcase packed, gave me a hug, and said ‘I’ll always…
Read MoreThe Tween Years are Coming! How to Start Now to Build Trust Later!
At their worst, a tween can be a mix between a tantrum-prone toddler and an opinionated teen. Their mood can swing from one extreme to another. At times, they may be very tight-lipped and other times they back-talk you at every opportunity. There’s no doubt, parenting a tween can be a daunting and confusing task.…
Read MoreCo-Parenting: Why Focusing On Your Children’s Needs Leads to Success
So, you couldn’t resolve your marital issues and got divorced. But now you’ve agreed to co-parent your children. Make no mistake, co-parenting will be harder than the divorce. “This isn’t helpful,” you may say. – Oh, but it is. In order to co-parent successfully, you first have to give yourself a reality check. You have…
Read MoreLearn Ways To Help Your Child Deal with Grief and Loss
Help Your Child Deal with Grief and Loss. Death is a fact of life. Each and every one of us is touched by grief and loss. By the time we reach adulthood, we’ve built up a series of coping frameworks we can use to help us make our way through the complex feelings a death…
Read MoreTeen Going to College? Tips to Help Them Transition Positively
Teen Going to College? Tips to Help Them Transition Positively. It comes with the territory; teenagers long to experience independence and explore ways to do so as they grow up. The ultimate expression of this longing is when teenagers leave their parent’s home and move out for the first time. This can be an exciting,…
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