Congratulations on your decision for adopting a child! This choice is not typically an easy one—nor should it be. After all, welcoming a new child into your home and life is an important one. Plenty of highs and lows are involved in the adoption journey. Thankfully, support is more abundant [...]
Your graduate has finished high school and is about to transition to college—time to celebrate! It was a long journey to get here, and you couldn’t be more proud of their achievement. However, you also know that this is an important time in their lives, as they transition to living independently [...]
Adjusting to parenthood for the first time requires one very important key—balance. Yet, as with many life endeavors, it’s easier said than done. After all, there’s so much to do every day…and every night, too. You give all you can to meet your baby's needs. Often, this leaves your own needs [...]
Connecting rituals are routines and traditions that help us build our relationships. Every good relationship has them. However, these rituals are particularly poignant when parents establish them with their children. Understand the Role of Connecting Rituals First of all, all routines help add stability to children’s lives. They thrive when [...]
You know that you are ready to start a family. However, you also know that you have worked really hard to establish yourself in your career. What you don’t know is how you are going to balance it all. It certainly isn’t easy to downshift from a big job. After [...]
Have you ever joked about Fun Parent Syndrome? While it may be funny in the movies, this problem affects many families. It really is not a joke at all. Sure, being “the fun parent” might sound fun. However, the other parent is not the only one who suffers. The fun [...]
It is all too easy to forget to prepare your relationship for the empty nest. After all, you are busy focusing on your child leaving the house. You have a lot to do to make that happen. Additionally, you want to spend as much time with your child as you [...]
Families benefit from creating a summer schedule. Summertime is a wonderful time for members of a family to enjoy being together. The days are long, and there are many opportunities for leisure. However, there can be a lot of family stress during those long days. Kids aren't used to unstructured [...]
You’re adjusting to life with a baby. You know your parenting skills will be put to the test. But you may not realize that those skills will be needed, not only to care for your baby but also to care for yourself and your partner. In fact, your success as [...]
“I hate you!” your daughter screams, as she slams her bedroom door. “Whatever.” Your teenage son’s look broadcasts his utter contempt for your geezerhood. You think, “Who took my lovely child, the one who respected me and hung onto my every word, and left this surly questioner of everything I [...]
