Routines suit us as human beings. They make adults productive. They help children feel safe and provide the structure needed to thrive. Routines feed marriages and family. Depending on what your routines are, they could be feeding constant nutrients to the family relationships, or simply giving them the snack foods of non-sustainability. In other words, …
Are you worried about how your children are handling marital conflict? Are you wondering how you can support them when you need so much support yourself? Parents know that their children are affected by their relational conflict, but they may need some ideas as to how to better support their children at the difficult time. …
The Holidays can be a wonderful time of year. In fact, we often call it the most wonderful time of the year. It can be wonderful because it provides a forum for families to gather and connect. Yet, many families struggle with challenges that seem to surface as all join together. The joining can lead …
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One in three people live in blended families. Though I am not a fan of labeling blended families, the term can highlight the unique challenge of finding tolerable ways to blend the lives, experiences, expectations, and dreams of all involved. I have seen some blended families that have been the family that many involved always …
Do you know someone that you think may have an addiction problem? Have you told your spouse you think they are addicted? Has someone told you that you are addicted? I regularly have clients come to me for help with addiction problems. However, the individual with the addiction problems typically denies that there is an …
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When a loved one comes to you for a listening ear when they are struggling, the natural tendency is to try to “solve” their problems. We should avoid falling into this trap. To help with this I have compiled a simple list of to-do’s and not-to-do’s that you can follow when someone shares a struggle …
Have clear, age-appropriate rules and ramifications for breaking these rules for each child. Each child may need separate rules depending on their age. Ensure each child knows what the rules are. It can be helpful to write them down and post them in a visible place. This can reduce complaints regarding the fairness of the …
In the coming months I will periodically post some tips for parents. One of the most common issues parents ask me for help with in counseling is how to appropriately discipline their children. Kids can be a wonderful joy in the lives of parents, but they can also become stressors when their behavior starts to get …
I was interviewed again today on KSL Newsradio. The interview happened due to the hype surrounding the Royal wedding. I think it can be a good thing for the world to make such a fuss over a wedding. By the same token, it is important to keep things in check and realize that fairy tale …
I read an interesting article on a local news site today. It caught my attention because it is on a topic I address with couples and families on a daily basis – overscheduling. Here is a link to the article on how parents typically overschedule the lives of their children: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=13488424 I think this issues …
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