Category: Family Relationship

The theory explains how we view others. Do we treat them as if we are their only source of happiness or as part of our own. Think about the people you know and how they feel around...

My blogs are full of “good enough”. No parent should strive to be perfect. You can be imperfect but still do a great parenting job with your kids. The Best Parent Is a Good Enough Parent Donald...

Are you able to trust others or do you fear that they might not be in your best interests? Are you a believer in the goodness of humanity or are you wary that it is...

People have the strange belief that they shouldn’t disappoint anyone. This belief is common in the community of eating disorders. It’s not difficult to see how this belief was formed, but clients often find it surprising...

You aren’t alone if you want to win their love and attention, or make them more understanding. Five (adult) clients of mine had intense conversations about this topic a week ago. They were feeling abandoned,...

Understanding anger Your child is still learning. When your child doesn’t want to listen, you can calmly communicate with them by understanding their anger, breathing deeply, relaxing, and using relaxation techniques. You must identify...

How we view ourselves and others and how we perceive the world has a lot to do with our family of origin. Children should grow up in a supportive family that makes them feel...

Many parents refer to their children as “pride and joy.” However, research shows that having kids doesn’t make you happier. Jennifer Glass, a professor of sociology at Texas at Austin and a demographer who...

 Secrets to a happy family Because of its flexibility, “Family” is an interesting term. Your family may look completely different from the one next door or down the street. Your family may consist of...