If you have overprotective parents, then you're familiar with the fight that comes with wanting to leave the house or hang out with friends without supervision. Depending on how overprotective they are (there are definitely different levels), you may or may not be in for a real fight, even...
Make it a rule that if one parent disciplines a child, the other parent must back it up, even if the other parent disagrees with the punishment. You and your spouse need to present yourselves as a unified team to your child, or it will undermine your authority as parents. Later, when ...
If your parents were in the Self-centered category, were abusive, or failed you in many other ways as well, see the section below called Self-Centered, Abusive, or Multiple-Failure Parents. First, let’s look at some general suggestions to consider. Then we’ll talk about how to apply ...
Parents overcoming difficult childhoods succeed by reflecting on personal experiences, regulating emotions, and utilizing resources such as therapy or parenting classes. Preparing during pregnancy through early parenting education equips expectant parents to address challenges and nurture strong relationships. Fir...
The danger is that kids use this fantasy to justify ignoring their responsibilities. And parents get frustrated when they try to talk sense into a child who just won’t listen to reason. What kind of life will their child have if they can’t even listen to reason? If they can’t take...
Letting them get by with it is not going to reward you or them, and it may even encourage them to do it more. If you have any suspicion you’re in a close relationship with this type of word twister, you may actually be dealing with an emotionally abusive narcissist. If you are deal...
How exactly can we as parents support our children when afriendship ends? Why Do Friendships End? Some of this depends on why the friendship ended to begin with. Children have little control over their young lives. A family might decide to move to another state, taking your child’s best ...
As a parent, you’ll need to talk to the therapist, too. If they have diagnosedteenager depressionand prescribed treatment, they will tell you how to support your child. Spend dedicated time with your child This situation is a priority. You’ll have to find the time to talk to your chil...
Heavy alcohol use candamage the lungsin several ways. It can weaken the immune system, damage the surface cells of the lungs and harm the cilia that help to remove foreign particles from the lungs. This can lead to a syndrome called alcoholic lung, which can start to develop in as little...
Death of a Parent: The surviving parent may limit or cut off contact with the deceased parent’s extended family. Child Welfare Concerns: If there are allegations of neglect or abuse by the parents, grandparents may petition for custody or visitation. When to Seek Legal Advice Not all situatio...