All parents want to have a close, healthy relationship with their kids. But what do you do when your once-affectionate daughter suddenly turns into a sullen teenager? Or, after an ugly divorce, you move out-of-state, and your few custody visits seem strained? The good news is that no matter how 'distant' your kids seem, they really do want to be close to you. The … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reach Out to Your Teenager
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6 Ways to Communicate Effectively with Your Children
Communication is perhaps the most important thing in building a tightly knit family. Parents need to be able to communicate clearly with their children, and children need to be able to talk to their parents without any reservations. Without an open channel of communication, family relationships will not reach their full potential. … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Communicate Effectively with Your Children
10 Ways to Impress Your In-laws
There's an unwritten rule in the wedding vows: marry a guy, and you accept his parents—or at least, try to get through a family reunion without killing each other before dessert. Here are some ways to impress your in-laws and even lay the foundation for a healthy and even enriching relationship. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Impress Your In-laws