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This month we have been talking about ways to honor the Mother of your Daughter; one of the best ways to do this is to work with her to “co-parent” or present a “united front” as parents. Now, I know that these terms are often used when parents are divorced or separated and, in those circumstances, it becomes extremely important to focus on co-parenting; however, I would argue that presenting a united front is an important task for all … [Read more...]
It is often challenging to come up with a good gift to give Mom. What does she really want? What does she really need? What will communicate how you really feel about her. Additionally, if you are talking about the Mother of your children, she’s not really your Mother but it is important for you to honor her on this day and it is really important that you stress the importance of honoring her to your children. As a Mom, let me tell you, all … [Read more...]
As we move into the month of May, it is only natural that we turn our thoughts toward Mothering with Mother’s Day right around the corner. We all think fondly of our own Mothers and the sacrifices and contributions they made to make our own lives better. It is also important to think about the Mother of your children. Do you honor her in the same way that you honor your own Mother? Whether you are married, divorced, separated, or even widowed, … [Read more...]
We've all heard about sexting among teens. The news regularly reports on this new craze. The fact that teens are curious about sex and trying things that they probably shouldn't is nothing new. What is new is the means for doing it and the serious risks involved. As a recovering teenage girl, I can tell you that the teen years are full of confusion about sex, body image, what boys want, what I want, what’s acceptable, and what’s expected. … [Read more...]
In my opinion, one of the worst jobs that a parent has is setting rules and guidelines, especially for technology. When we were growing up, didn’t we all say that we would be different than our parents? We said that we would be cool and laid back and not so strict about stuff; yet here we are, being very uncool and setting the rules for our own children. When you mature, you realize that there are reasons that parents must set rules for things … [Read more...]
To text or not to text your Daughter: that is the question. It’s a big question. If you have a teenage Daughter, you know that a large percentage of her communication to anyone and everyone comes in this form (you get the phone bills). However, there is a big debate out there; should parents text their kids or not. On the one hand, texting can be a valuable tool. It is a great way to communicate information quickly and efficiently. If you … [Read more...]
Why is it in life that something so seemingly wonderful and innocent can become so vile and dangerous: I’m talking about the computer and the internet. Computers, smartphones, tablets, and other media have become a way of life. They are the tools that make our lives easier. They allow us to connect to people and information in ways that we never dreamed possible. They are great! However, these wonderful tools have opened up a pandora’s box of … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what the chances are that your Daughter will develop a serious problem like drug use, alcohol abuse, or teen pregnancy? When we found out that our second child was a girl, my husband began to worry about these things a lot more (especially teen pregnancy). Have you thought or worried about these and other social problems that might affect your Daughter? In the U.S. 36.8% of teens have used marijuana, 6.4% have used … [Read more...]
As a recovering teenage girl (yes, in my early 30s I still feel as though I’m recovering from those challenging teen years at times) I can relate to the feeling that there is no hope. Many teens struggle with feeling that it’s hopeless. The ultimate consequence of this hopelessness is suicide. While most teens won’t actually attempt a suicide, they will consider it or at least understand the reasons why someone would feel that way. There … [Read more...]
Parenting often feels like the lottery. You buy the ticket and hope it’s a winner. You have kids and hope that they turn out ok. Will you be lucky and have a kid who is smart, popular, athletic; or will you be the unlucky one with a kid who’s got heath problems, school problems, or discipline problems. While it’s true that parenting involves some luck, there is also a lot that you can do to CHANGE YOUR LUCK. Did you know that lottery … [Read more...]
