I was doing some nerdy reading recently and stumbled on a scholarly publication called “The Journal of Happiness Studies.” Yes, please! Basically these scholars review and approve articles all related to Happiness. Turns out study after study has been done to try to break the code on how to make us happier.
Be Angry Less Often: Measuring Your Anger
If you struggle with anger, taking the time to measure your angry outbursts can be a helpful tool. Anger has such a negative reputation because of the way people react when this emotion surfaces. I often tell clients that anger is a signal that flashes across our lives to indicate that something is happening which may be very important in that one moment in time.
The Growing Parent: Sharing Attention Between Your Kids & Your Work
“Much of my job requires me to work out of my home, but unfortunately I can’t get anything done because my kids are always trying to get my attention. How can I get my work done without offending my children?”
The Growing Parent: Daily Report
“I work long hours everyday, and even though my children are homeschooled, I feel like I have no clue how they are doing. I just always assumed that by making the choice for our family to homeschool I would be much more involved in their lives…”
A Blended Family Divided
I don’t know about you, but when I think of the word “blended” I think of things coming together in harmony. The term “blended family” can be misleading to new remarried families. The day a father and step-mother or mother and step-father says “I do” does not automatically “blend” their family.
The Growing Parent: Anger & Tone of Voice
Thanks so much for all of your positive responses to my previous post on dealing with the frustrations our children evoke! To answer some of your questions I’ll expand on each of the 6 strategies I previously suggested.
Communication Tips for Parents
Be available for your children • Notice times when your kids are most likely to talk–for example, at bedtime, before dinner, in the car–and be available. • Start the conversation; it lets your kids know you care about what’s happening in their lives. • Find time each week for a … Read More
Are Children Given Too Much?
We’re being shown in the news regularly about how difficult it is for youth, even those with higher education, to find jobs and achieve the American Dream. One consultant recently estimated that 85 percent of new college graduates are returning home to live with their parents. This could be the … Read More
Q&A: Blending Two Families
Q: What can I expect when my partner and I marry and we blend our two families together? A: When blending two families together expect there will be an adjustment period for everyone in the family. This adjustment period will likely take about 3-4 years before the family will establish … Read More
Communicating with your teens
Three more tips to help open the lines of communication with teenagers. Request your teenager’s opinion. I know this sounds dangerous, but often parents can be stubborn or controlling and issue an ultimatum or make a demand rather than actually listening to their teenager. Often it is easier to focus … Read More
