With my oldest daughter entering middle school this fall, I decided to read Mom, I’m Not a Kid Anymore to see if I could gain some insights into the inevitable…
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Fortunately, Nana is strong and stubborn and survived both surgery and weeks of rehabilitation. Nevertheless, the medical crisis took its toll on her strength and stamina. A long recovery meant…
by Lynne Kenney PsyD The Family Coach, author of The Family Coach Method www.lynnekenney.com Extraordinary…boy, isn’t that a nice word? Beyond the ordinary…transcending the mundane….unexpected and astonishing. Is this possible?…
When grandma visit, time seems to stand still and hurry up at the same time. Savor every day and every stage – with your parents and your kids!
Organizational skills come naturally to Katherine Lawrence, certified professional organizer for Space Matters in Richmond. “I did have a very organized sticker collection as a kid and I was the…
“I wouldn’t mind spending Christmas with my family – if only they’d behave.” Robinson and Staeheli, the authors of Unplug the Christmas Machine, claim this remark echoes “the secret thoughts…
Do you go through the holiday season without a deep sense of joy? Then, authors Robinson and Staeheli believe it’s necessary to reevaluate the celebration so you can feel more…
According to Robinson and Staeheli, while parents desire a rich, family-centered celebration, they are often at a loss as to how to make it happen. Unplug the Christmas Machine believes…
With so many people feeling like the holiday season has become impersonal, frantic, costly, and devoid of meaning, this month, I’ll be blogging about Unplug the Christmas Machine: A Complete…
“Most parents would readily admit that they always envisioned their children not only getting along but considering each other to be their best and closest friends,” claims Michele Borba. “So…
The summer before my senior year of high school, I spent in Paris as an exchange student. Before my departure, I complained, as many sixteen-year-olds would, about not having anything…
At first, loving our children in ways that help them feel special and appreciated, the fourth guidepost in Raising Resilient Children, seemed like an easy one I could skip. With…