As some of you may recall, a few weeks ago, I discussed the importance of creating a home with limits that reflect ‘reality.’ In other words, in the real world, choices come with consequences. Those consequences are, at times, quite
Recently, several situations have reminded me of the importance of speaking to parents going through a divorce, particularly those with high levels of conflict. Repeatedly, we see that the literature is clear: Studies consistently show that divorce tends to cause
As the old saying goes, ‘The road to misery is paved with good intentions.’ It seems that many families are talking the good talk but failing to back this up with sound action. In today’s article, I will cover five
Just this week, I encountered a delightful couple working hard to raise their two children with limits. They presented me with a beautifully typed-out list of rules for their home. Yet, as both parents acknowledged, these rules were the source
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