With the Fourth of July upon us, many families are hitting the road. Whether you are staying close to home and visiting an amusement park or heading on a cross-country road trip, it can be a stressful time. Packing while keeping the kids from running into the street, hours of sitting in a car, overstimulation, strange and new places, this can all be a recipe for amazing … [Read more...]
What If Your Kids Like Their Other Parent Better?
Parents ask me a lot what to do when their child has a real preference for the other parent. Enjoy the break! But, all joking aside, it can hurt your feelings to know that your child may want the other adult more. Whether this other parent is your spouse, a co-parent, or grandparent, knowing that the child you are helping raise doesn't prefer you right now, can be … [Read more...]
Setting Family Goals That Stick
So, how are your family resolutions doing? Ditch Your New Years Resolution Day was on the 17th, the day statistically where most people give up on the resolutions they made for the new year. Why do resolutions fail? They fail for a variety of reasons. Most people set unrealistic goals and get tired of the overwhelming amount of time and energy it takes to make it happen. … [Read more...]
For the Kids: Asking Parents for Permission the Right Way
Kids, is there something that you really want? Whether it's a dog, a job or a summer camp, you have to ask your adult for permission. As a kid, you want to make your own decisions. The good news is, that is what adults want for you as well. Are you tired of your parents saying no when you ask to go somewhere or do something? Does it lead to arguments and hurt … [Read more...]
Mastering the Shopping Mall Meltdown
For adults, the mall can be a great place. Everything you could possibly need is under one roof and you can easily go from store to store to find all the items on your shopping list. Unfortunately, when kids come along, it can be easy for them to get distracted and overwhelmed. They want everything, but they aren't the ones with the money or the control. This can be a recipe … [Read more...]
