Parents wonder why teenagers do the things they do. When we struggle with them, it can leave us scratching our heads and wondering. Part of the reason is they may see the world differently than you do. We each have our own fears and beliefs that impact how we see things and how we react. Another issue may be your ability to respond to a situation rather than fall into a reaction. Ashlie Woods [...]
According to Forbes magazine, more than 40% of us make New Year’s resolutions but only 8% of us keep them. Why do New Year's resolutions work for so few people, and why do they fail for others? Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler bring their own, unique viewpoint to New Year’s resolutions. They will discuss when to make them and when to simply ignore them. On this week’s Mighty Parenting podcast, [...]
When we have both a romantic relationship and kids it can create some interesting dynamics. How much physical contact should our kids see? Is it okay to argue in front of them? What if they’re around when you have a bad moment with your spouse? The good news is that relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch has been studying marriage, researching what works and what doesn’t, for almost 30 years. [...]