You're a 'nice person' with a can-do attitude and a generous spirit. But there's a fine line between being accommodating and…being a doormat. The difference lies in the intention. Do you want to be kind, or do you want to be liked? The need to please, or what some people call affirmation addiction, can make it hard for you to draw personal boundaries or even to get any real … [Read more...] about Can’t say “No!” to your family and friends?
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How to have great conversations with your grandchildren
We'd love to stay close to our grandchildren, but it can be tough to bridge the generation gap when they grow older. We ask them about their day, and they say 'Fine.' We try to give advice, but their eyes glaze over in boredom. It can be even harder when we don't regularly see our grandchildren, because they live far away. Bridge the gap with these tips on how to have great … [Read more...] about How to have great conversations with your grandchildren
“Where’s my Dad?” How single moms can handle kids’ questions
Single moms struggle with many challenges: scrounging money to pay the rent, sitting up alone with a sick child, lonely nights. One of their biggest concerns, however, is how their child feels about not having a dad around, especially if he has completely disappeared from their lives. Most kids start asking 'Where's my Dad?' when they go to school and start comparing their … [Read more...] about “Where’s my Dad?” How single moms can handle kids’ questions
7 Tips for Raising Respectful Kids
Has your child ever rolled his eyes while you were talking? Or shrugged his shoulders and said, 'I know, know… yadda yadda yadda.' Do you sometimes feel that they're too 'casual' with you, and talk to you more like you're a friend than a parent? Many of grew up with—and rebelled against—the rule, 'Children should be seen and not heard.' We vowed to cultivate a healthy, open … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Raising Respectful Kids
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