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How To Survive (And Defuse) Your Toddler’s Worst Tantrums
Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories. John WilmontThe toddler tornado has hit my home. There are two whirlwinds now. One two and one four. They compete over toys, food, affection and when it suits them, combine their energies into one giant parent-trap storm.When my two-year old was younger, my husband and I praised our daughters strong nature and joked …
What You Should Know Before You Complain About Getting Old…
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” – Satchel Paige (baseball legend whose successful career lasted into his 60’s) Its my birthday this week and aging is on my mind. Just saying that word triggers a slight twinge of despair, a sense of the inevitable onward march of time. I think its often worse for women than men, but we all feel the pang. Recently …
The Rift Between Parents and Childfree Adults
Not too long ago a client picked up a copy of my book, Complete Without Kids: An Insiders Guide to Childfree Living by Choice or by Chance, at the local bookstore. I saw her a couple of weeks later, and she shared with dismay that her teenage son had confiscated the book and was enjoying reading it. She added that she hoped he wouldnt get any ideas from the book, because she is so much looking forward to being a grandmother. I didnt really know how to respond to her comments.
How to Know When Divorce Is Right
If you are unhappy in your current relationship, you have probably given some thought to divorce. Before you make that final leap, though, you should carefully consider whether divorce is your only option or whether you might be able to salvage the relationship if you both worked together. At certain times, divorce is definitely the right answer–such as when you are in an abusive situation. In many other cases, however, the lines are a bit blurred, and you may not know if it’s right for you.
Autism and a Middle School Assessment
Autism and a Middle School Assessment My child is about to finish his first year in middle school. Here is a recap: What did we do to prep the transition? We got to know the campus. Whenever we got a chance, we stopped off at the school and walked around. Even on Sundays. My son…