Before I tell you how to handle disrespectful behavior in your child, let’s talk a little about what’s going on with them. If your kid has suddenly started talking back, rolling her eyes and copping an attitude, as annoying and difficult as it is to deal with, disrespectful...
As adult children observe their parents navigating conflicts with greater grace and diplomacy, they may internalize these skills, better equipping them to handle disagreements in their own personal and professional lives. Final Thoughts The practice of engaging in calm and constructive co...
How to handle your adult children’s disapproval is a tough area to discuss. Estranged relationships between an adult child and parent are almost always skewed but if I were to pick one reason for an adult child’s disapproval of their parent(s), I would use the word,expectation. My tho...
After I made my way through her novel to me, I was so sick to my stomach that I literally couldn’t get a handle on myself for the rest of the day. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know it doesn’t hold me in a relationship with someone whose thoughts and ...
As soon as your child is told they have ODD you need as the parent need to find every resource you can on how to handle a child with this. It’s your responsibility! Your kids need you not the court system not the police and not the jails! Our kidsMore Minute to minute This ...
Having the other person conform to our desires so we will love them is manipulation, not love. Focusing on “what’s in it for me” is a death knell for true love. Yet, as mothers, we sometimes forget that in our relating to our adult children. When we can view them with some deta...
My oldest are only teens, but I know I want to handle parenting adult children well. I agree with every single one of these points. Completely. Reply Deb says: Thank you Jennifer! Enjoy the teen years . . . all the fun, excitement, and energy. Blessings! Reply Elizabeth says: Deb...
This will lead to resentment. Parents don't let their child fail at anything. Eventually, your child will be an adult and will fail at something. If they don't know how to handle failure, then they are likely to overreact, becoming angry or depressed. What to do with a child that ...
However, you can improve your relationship by setting boundaries and communicating clearly. Here are 9 ways to handle this challenging dynamic with empathy and understanding: 1. Set clear boundaries Establishing boundaries is key when dealing with passive-aggressive behavior. It helps you protect your...
I established my business when I was single. It is important to me and it requires my time. If you cannot handle that, then maybe you are not the one for me because I deserve a man who admires what I am doing and supports me 100%. ...