Me. Me. Me. Is that all you hear from your teenager lately? While you want them to have self-confidence and healthy self-esteem, maybe the incessant self-focus your child is displaying is becoming troublesome. And it seems you’re not the only one who has noticed it. Remarks about how spoiled your [...]
Parents often consider their child's transition from childhood to adolescence in one of two ways: excitement or dread. Most often, parents feel a bit of both. In particular, social development in adolescence tends to be a parental concern. And, of course, your child needs to have these experiences so that [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
