The objective of this article is to help families in this difficult position to understand what they may be experiencing. Summary: Suicide puts an entirely different face onto the grieving process. … [Read more...] about The Effects Of Teen Suicide In Families
Archives for July 2017
Suicidal Patterns of Troubled Teens
The objective of this article is to point out some warning signs for teens who may try suicide with the hope of preventing some deaths. Summary: Many adolescents die who really did not mean to … [Read more...] about Suicidal Patterns of Troubled Teens
Troubled Adolescents: General Profile of Suicidal Teens
The objective of this article is to make some suggestions as to the general profile of adolescent boys and girls who may attempt or succeed at committing suicide. Summary: Adolescents experience great … [Read more...] about Troubled Adolescents: General Profile of Suicidal Teens
How Your Feelings May Affect Your Children
It is very important to understand that there is a large relationship between how parents are managing their feelings and how well or poorly children do. One place where this shows up particularly is … [Read more...] about How Your Feelings May Affect Your Children
It Is Hard To Be Liked As A Stepparent!
Don't take it personally if your stepchildren don't like you. This is, in fact, usually the case. In the beginning kids tend to be pleased or tolerate their parent's interest in a new adult.If this … [Read more...] about It Is Hard To Be Liked As A Stepparent!
Discipline in Stepfamilies
Blending adults and children from different backgrounds often brings up problems with discipline due to the idea that people have different lifestyles and different philosophies of child … [Read more...] about Discipline in Stepfamilies
Tips for Stepmothers
Remember, this marriage is between you and your partner. Don't try to change things after the wedding where the children are concerned. Go by the rules (or non-rules) that the children's father has … [Read more...] about Tips for Stepmothers
Tips for StepFathers
Develop relationships before attempting discipline. Help your partner establish rules but don't YOU be the enforcer too soon. Let your partner tell you when you can begin to enforce. Take the side of … [Read more...] about Tips for StepFathers
Does Instant Love Occur In Stepfamilies?
I often hear people in my office say that, "I have tried to love my stepchildren for my partner's sake but they drive me crazy! If this is true for you, it is perfectly normal. After all, your … [Read more...] about Does Instant Love Occur In Stepfamilies?
Anger Management Post Divorce
The objective of this article is to provide some guidelines for dealing with anger in post divorce situations. Summary: Usually the anger from the marriage continues into the divorce. In fact, when … [Read more...] about Anger Management Post Divorce
