Is communication easier with a mother or a father? For me communication was easier with my father. For my four sons they were quicker to ask me things then their father. My nephew, whom grew up in my household, would…
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Hearing your child tell you that he or she has suffered abuse of any form is devastating to a parent who loves them so much. It can give you the feeling of being a failure as a parent, because you…
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Let’s face it growing up is difficult for anyone, and once you become a teenager, it is just plain horrible. As a teen you worry about fitting in with the clicks at school, plus you have to decide your future….
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Not sheerly because i am a mother,but i do feel that from a personal point of view that our children felt more at ease discussing their childhood and teenage problems with me. Most mothers tend to have a `sixth sense`…
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In times of profound stress and overwhelming crisis, children are far more resilient than we give them credit for. This truth can also be said for dealing with serous illnesses within the family unit. More often than not however, a…
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Do you feel like your parents try to dominate every aspect of your life? The people you date or even how many body modifications you have? How about the over bearing dad who wants his son to excel in football…
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Every teenager is the same with the raging hormones, the mood swings and yes, puberty. Every teenager wants to be his or her own person. They feel that they want to start breaking off from their parents and be more…
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The title “How to listen to your teen” seems to give one very strong message off that says it all. Listen! In today’s world where everything seems to move at a faster pace, most people seem to forget the simplest…
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Fathers can be easier to talk to, despite what many may think. While girls may feel a vulnerability towards mothers, merely because mothers were once “girls” themselves, many fathers have the grounded foresight of what they will be asking them….
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When hard times come knocking, as they have recently for so many families across the nation, it’s really important to fill the kids in on the recent turn of events and the family’s current financial situation. Children, and especially younger…
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Having lived with three preteen girls, I can assure you that it’s no walk in the park. However, I did live to tell about it and currently have one adult and two full-blown teenage girls that are lovely young people….
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Have you ever been envious of a friend or colleague who says “I have a great relationship with my parents – I can talk to them about anything”? Have you gone home to your children and wondered if you’ll ever…
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Teenagers often think that the best way to communicate with their parents is to not to. Though silence may be golden in some instances, silence between parents and teenagers during one of the most decisive and important times in a…
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Have you ever wondered, “Will I survive my children’s teen years?” More to the point how many times a day do you ask yourself that very question? Like the memory of childbirth, this too shall pass. Parent-Teen conflict is not…
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As we mature from children, to adolescents, to adults; fathers and mothers each play key roles in our lives and influence our decisions. But ultimately, their influence upon us will totally depend on how much we choose to communicate with…
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Children are dreamers and dreamers can become achievers. The biggest difference between the child who grows up to see their dreams become reality and those who throw theirs to the wayside are the people around them, primarily their parents. Our…
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Choosing sides on whether communication is easier between a Mother and Father is not an easy one. Some kids find it easier to talk to their Mom rather than their Dad. While others find it easier to talk to their…
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Controlling parents is not easy to deal with but it can be done. There are different reasons parents are controlling. Sometimes it is because it is that they truly care and sometimes it is because they have a controlling nature…
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If you have controlling children, chances are as parents you have inadvertentedly dropped the ball somewhere along the way. As assertive as children seem to be today, seemingly armed with manipulative tactics and strategies from birth, I still believe that…
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As the eldest child growing up in 80’s Midlands, I thought I was always a little confused about life. Which one of my parents would I turn turn if I was naughty? What would they say when I got my…
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There is a huge difference in the styles of communication between men and woman whether or not they be a mother or father. It has long been known that women are not only better at communicating but also have have…
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Anger. Loud, angry voices have always frightened the hell out of me. The intimidation and the threat of violence gives me quivers. As a child, I was a master hider. As an adult, I am not so intimidated. I can…
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Twinkle, Twinkle little star how I wonder what you are. A child learns to dream at a very young age. We teach them little nursery rhymes and we tell them about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. It is only…
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Where has my little girl gone? Who is this rude, loud, grumpy person impersonating her? This is how it feels to have a pre teen daughter. They change over night, from loving pink, black becomes the new pink. There is…
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Everyone loves their mother, there is a reason “Mom” and variations of the like are such common tattoos. Mothers have the most complex social role placed upon them of any one person. They are creator, caregiver, and defender, expected to…
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Children have wild imaginations and big dreams. It is important not to down play their dreams. When ever they come to you and say “When I grow up I want to be superman.” Don’t just laugh it off, encourage it,…
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Communication is easier with a mother than a father because mother’s are more level headed and generally think things through before they react. My mother is my best friend and I know I can tell her anything. In the past…
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The chief reason many parents do not connect with their children is because they fail to realize their children have their own dreams, thoughts and angst. No matter how young they are, they, too, are attempting to cope. Parents who…
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