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6 Keys to Being a ScreamFree Parent
Hal Runkel and his family went to the Waffle House for breakfast one Saturday morning. Upon arrival they received coloring books and paper hats just like the cook wears. “Shortly after ordering, Brandon, our 2-year-old, became restless,” says Runkel, marriage and family therapist and author of ScreamFree Parenting. “Nothing made him happy. The waitress brought…
Steps to Help Your Kids Handle Conflict
Conflict. Just saying the word makes some people break out in a sweat while others want to run for the hills. Surprisingly, some people enjoy engaging in conflict, although most people prefer to avoid it at all costs. While many think that conflict is bad, it’s actually neither good nor bad; it’s what you do with…
20 Reasons Your Child Needs You
A dad’s presence is important. Here are 20 reasons your child needs you: 1. Lets your child know that you love him/her. 2. Provides your child with greater financial resources. 3. Gives your child a positive role model. 4. Provides your child with emotional support. 5. Enhances your child’s self-esteem. 6. Provides your child with…
Making the Empty-Nest Transition
It’s coming and you know it’s coming, and you’re doing everything in your power NOT to think about it. But when your youngest child leaves and you’re alone with a deafeningly silent house, you’ll want to be ready for the transition. Thousands of young people head off to college each year, leaving their parents with…
Next Steps After Graduation
Parents of graduating seniors have probably heard more than once, “I can’t wait until I don’t have to listen to your rules and I can do whatever I want.”Most seniors are giddy over the idea of heading off to college. They are eager to choose their own bedtime, where they keep their things and how late they stay out. As launching time approaches, many of these seniors who were super-confident at graduation start questioning themselves: What if I chose the wrong college?
How Taking a Break Benefits Moms and Kids
Some moms think leaving their children with someone else, even for a short time, is not an option. However, taking a break can benefit both moms and kids. “I know moms who feel guilty if they are not with their children 24/7,” says Leslie Parrott, therapist and co-author of The Parent You Want to Be. “It is…
Outdoor Family Adventures
When temperatures are extremely hot, it’s hard to think about going outside and doing anything except jumping in a pool—and even that feels like jumping into a big bathtub! It’s a shame—because there are so many fun things to take advantage of, wherever you live. When the temperatures cool off a bit and there are only…
6 Tips for Vacationing with Children
Are we there yet? He’s touching my side of the seat. I’m hungry. I need to go to the bathroom. If you’ve ever taken a family vacation, you know these words are part of the package when it comes to vacationing with children. Whether you’re taking a two or 10-hour adventure, families can actually succeed in…
Letters from Dad
Greg Vaughn lost his father to Alzheimer’s years ago. “I remember it like it was yesterday,” says Vaughn. “I know my dad loved me because he made sure our family was taken care of. But he never could say ‘I love you,’ or ‘Son, I am proud of you.’ That void left a hole in…
Are You in Too Much of a Hurry?
As a parent, you might be in too much of a hurry if: You talk on the phone when your child tells you about their day; Your kids eat most meals in the car; You dress your child when she can dress herself – buttoning, zipping, finding her coat, etc; Your child constantly hears, “Are…
Don’t Waste Father’s Day
Once a man took the day off to take his son fishing. His son was thrilled that his father would take a day away from important work to spend time with him, and he considered this day as one of the best days of his life. After the father passed away, his son found a diary among his dad's possessions and began reading it.
Fathering is Child’s Play
A young girl was touring the social worker through the home she shared with her father. When she came to her bedroom, she proudly showed the woman everything in her room. With big eyes and a huge smile, the little girl asked, “Would you like to see bombs away?” Hesitantly, the social worker said yes.…
Serving Makes a Difference
Joe Bradford grew up without a father and lived in poverty. He was one of a few black students at a predominantly white school. As a result of a computer hacking crime, he went from standout college student to prison inmate fighting to stay alive. After serving time at a maximum-security prison, Joe was diagnosed…
How You Can Father From a Distance
Many men find themselves trying to father from a distance due to work, divorce or military deployment. Fathering from a distance can be especially trying with celebrations, plays and concerts often occurring during the week. How can dads stay connected while they are away and not feel like a third wheel upon their return? Brian…
The Legacy of a Mother
It has been said that life is about leaving a legacy. Mother’s Day is a great time to celebrate the legacy of moms and those who have come alongside us as stand-in moms, whether for a season at college or life in general. According to a 2017 study of 2,000 American moms with kids between 5…
Back to School Tips
When Mary Lou Youngberg’s boys were growing up, she often volunteered at their school. She did everything – from working as a classroom mother to a PTA officer and Scout leader.“When my children were older and we were facing the ‘empty nest,’ my husband encouraged me to return to school to get my teaching degree,” said Youngberg. “Now that I am teaching full-time, I want to go back to every teacher my sons ever had and tell them how much I admire and appreciat…
What Teens Are Saying About Social Media and Their Parents
Should your parent check your phone? When you sit down to a family meal, are people on their devices? Do your parents follow you on social media? These are just a few of the questions from an informal survey of more than 1,000 middle and high schoolers during March and April of 2018. The responses…
10 Traps for First-Time Parents
It’s your first child. Naturally, you’re going to be highly motivated to pull out all the stops, learn all the tricks and be the “perfect” parent. Since your child doesn’t come with an owner’s manual, you’ll more than likely rely on friends, family, the internet and your own ideas about what’s appropriate and what to…
6 Rules to Raise Your Children By
How do you teach respect? Will your child’s strong will conquer you before you conquer it? As a parent, you have probably thought about these questions and experienced the confusion of trying to figure out the best way to raise your childrenAccording to psychologist and author Dr. Kevin Leman, we have arrived at a place in our society where the family focuses solely on the child. He says American parents have become permissive and democratic, and children have become sassy and en…
8 Ways to Help Boys Become Men
When it comes to strength and courage, males have always dominated society. Therefore, it may surprise you that boys are having a hard time growing up and understanding what it really means to be a man.In fact, research indicates that boys are in real trouble.They receive lower grades than girls. Two-thirds of them have learning disabilities.