You love your adult children and want to have a close relationship with them. However, things sometimes turn out differently than you planned. Family communications can be tricky. It’s easy to fall into old patterns that become reinforced over many years. It’s difficult to remember that the baby you raised now has a career and children of their own. Transforming the way … [Read more...] about The Secret to Communicating with Your Adult Children
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A Parent’s Guide for When Kids Share Bedrooms
As new homes grow bigger, fewer children share bedrooms anymore. Census data confirms that families tend to buy homes with a bedroom for each family member, and maybe a guest room too. However, some parents prefer to have siblings sleeping in the same room, even if they have extra space. There are many reasons why kids share bedrooms. Sometimes it’s a financial necessity, … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide for When Kids Share Bedrooms
A Parent’s Guide to Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Your Adult Children
After your kids grow up, you remain a parent, but your job description changes. Your adult children can make their own decisions, and you’re both free to determine how you want to interact with each other. Setting boundaries will help you to maintain a healthy relationship. There may be many issues to sort out. For some parents, it’s a matter of encouraging healthy … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Your Adult Children
There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
Parenting is challenging and frustrating. It’s hard to know if you’re doing the right things and making wise choices that will benefit your children. It can sometimes feel like there’s no good answer for many of the parenting situations you find yourself in. In parenting, as in the rest of life, perfection isn’t a possibility. Do your best and shoot for excellence, … [Read more...] about There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
Maximizing Quality Time With Your Family
You may be spending more time with your family lately thanks to COVID-19. Otherwise, with a long workday and commute, you might hardly see them during the week. This could be an opportunity to become more intentional about quality time. Some studies have found that the average family spends less than 40 minutes together on weekdays. However, they usually try to catch up on … [Read more...] about Maximizing Quality Time With Your Family