Perhaps one of the most difficult issues that a new stepparent has to resolve when entering into a blended family situation is how to deal with the disciplining of a stepchild if and when the need arises. No doubt most…
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Raising teenagers is far more challenging than raising any other age group. This is true even if a parent has raised a child from birth to be respectful and compliant with rules and appropriate social behavior. Why? Because teenagers are…
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The pros and cons of being overprotective over your teenage daughter: Every father comes to terms with the fact that one day, his little girl will come of age and young men from all over will come flocking for a…
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Having an adult child who is reluctant to move out of your home can be a very trying situation. It places you in a very uncomfortable and difficult position. You must let your child know it is time to move…
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There are many support groups and assistance for single mothers with rowdy children. Sometimes a child that is considered rowdy may have a medical condition that needs attention. One medical condition  that can cause a child to become rowdy and can…
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There should be one single goal in life and that is for parents to raise loving, well-adjusted and competent children.  The majority of their own parents want the same goal for their grandchildren. Grandparents are there for love and support. …
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You may love your partner, but your parents may not. Not all people go through this, but not surprisingly, it is an uncommon experience. For some people, their parents may be too picky about a potential daughter- or son-in-law. If…
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Bullying is something that has been going on since I suspect the beginning of time and I suspect always will go on to some extent. I, myself, was bullied as a child. I was bullied because I was too skinny…
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Generally, I don’t think it should be necessary for a mother to mediate between adult children during conflict because adults ought to be able to resolve disputes without intervention from anyone else. However, a mother’s job is never done and…
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“The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Many of us were raised listening to this old adage; saying in effect that we are locked into behavior that is determined by a combination of our genetic inheritance and the teachings…
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The child can have a vastly different viewpoint on their parents, depending on the age, context, and situation. When children are younger, the parent is likely to be the definitive authority on everything and the child will typically look up…
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Some names have been changed to protect the innocent… 6am – Alarm clock rings, baby is awake. Get up, nurse and change the baby. Make coffee. Wake husband. Wake Kid 1, 2 and 3. Pack lunches, pack bookbags, remember ice…
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My Parents, My Life Coaches From my very earliest memories, I can remember my mother consistently reminding me to sit up straight, say please, thank you, napkin in my lap, help clear and wash the dishes, behave at a home…
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After six months of not talking to my own mother, I was suddenly faced with my mother-in-law. There she was standing in my doorway completely without warning. This meant one of two things. Either she told my absent-minded husband who…
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Everyone’s parents are different. For some, their parents are open and easy to hold conversations with. For others, their parents can build walls between them and their children. However, once you become a mature adult or once you have become…
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You have raised your kids through the years and now your day has come. They are finally grown and at least should be ready to be on their own. Maybe you have even prepared them for this time in life…
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“Children learn to care by experiencing good care” – parenting expert, author and educator, Barbara Coloroso. Parents are responsible for how their children act as adults in so far as they are the people who have the most influence over…
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To suggest that parenting skills properly applied will somehow produce an absolute result, is to suggest that each child is somehow like the other. An interesting thought, but extremely shallow from my perspective. There are as many ways to parent…
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Whatever religion or race or culture you have, you know that respect for your parents is an important virtue to have. Showing respect for your parents not only shows your upbringing, but it also says something about your parents, too….
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How to avoid the mistakes your parents made in love? I’m writing this article on the mistakes parents made in showing show love to their children. I’ve noticed that a lot of people who have a large number of children,…
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No, it is never fair to vent your bad feelings or frustrations about your spouses to kids. For kids, both their parents are idols in their own ways. This is the reason why you would find many kids in school…
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When people get married, they expect that they hold all the responsibility of their marriage in their hands. At the same time, they want to be able to feel like adults who can make decisions on their own. So, when…
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Why is it important that we respect our parents? There are many good reasons to respect your parents, and it is important that you respect them for everything that they do for you, despite any flaws that you might think…
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If you are beginning to think of fleeing the nest, beware. You will need to prove to your parents that you have the resources to make that move, especially if you don’t want resistance to the idea. What many young…
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