"You may not think it, but kids actually craveboundaries," says Lisa Foley, a licensed clinical psychologist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health. "Setting personal boundaries helps to reduce conflict while creating a trusting relationship." Foley advises parents to listen...
How do you set boundaries when your kids are fighting or hitting? What exactly do you say to hold those boundaries around screentime? I talk to Dr. Robyn Silverman, child development specialist and author of “How to Talk to Kids About Anything” about setting boundaries with ki...
If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you may have a problem settingboundarieswith yourself. If you’re like me, you’re inundated with posts and podcasts about setting boundaries—with your kids,pets, parents, colleagues, and even your smartphone. But all of these focus on exter...
Parents of adult children living at home can sometimes feel as if they are being taken advantage of, or they may believe that their generosity is going unappreciated. Setting boundaries can be crucial for parents who wish to have a healthy and prosperous relationship with their grown-up kids li...
Parenting in the digital age can be unnerving. Using parental-control apps or device settings can help create digital boundaries for kids. Topics iPhone Small Humans Family & Parenting Latest Videos 'Virtua Fighter' got a surprising revival from the 'Yakuza' developers at The Game Awards It's...
Teenagers are at a point in their life when they are beginning to mature and take on more responsibilities, such as driving, dating, and working, but still need, and want, boundaries and guidelines, especially because many teens have a sense of invulnerability. Parents should make rules that ...
If you have read about the idea of setting boundaries with controlling parents and you think that it will improve your relationship with them, or that it might at least make your life easier, then I have a few questions for you.How long have your parents been controlling?Have...
What family boundaries have you set in your home? Thanks for joining in to build assets in your kids! I look forward to seeing you again next month forPositively Speaking. Kelly Curtis is a Wisconsin school counselor and author ofEmpowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great ...
But when we’re not in the office, it’s hard to take cues from other people. Where are the boundaries?! 1. Experiment with the best time to complete your tasks The problem:“It takes me ages to get my head into work when I’m at home” ...
I want a healthy relationship with my mother but I feel like I need to choose between being distant or getting my boundaries trampled. Try reframing this a bit, along the lines of: I want a healthy relationship with my mother and so I choose not to share things that have become contentio...