From only the first few weeks of life, we begin to show signs of our own distinct and unique personalities. These personalities are amplified by our temperament, interests, social status, group of friends, and birth order. And if you're one of those people with a very strong … [Read more...] about Strong Personalities: Which Birth Order Are They?
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Avoiding Empty Nest-Induced Divorce
When your kids leave home your life changes, and many people develop what is called empty nest syndrome. The really bad part, however, is that many long-term married couples divorce one another after the kids leave home and they have an empty nest. The good news is that if you … [Read more...] about Avoiding Empty Nest-Induced Divorce
How Does Birth Order Affect A Child’s Personality
Birth order has been shown to affect a child's personality. The forerunner of this idea was Alfred Adler, who was a contemporary of Sigmund Freud. Adler suggested that birth order was a major determinant of the main influences on personality. Since the family unit is the … [Read more...] about How Does Birth Order Affect A Child’s Personality
Top Tips for Coping With An Empty Nest
Here are the typical symptoms of people who struggle with an empty nest, and suggestions for coping with each of them:Sadness: It is totally natural to be sad when your children leave home. Both moms and dads can experience deep levels of sadness. You may be sad that your child … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Coping With An Empty Nest
Dealing With Empty Nest Syndrome
When your children have filled your life, the realization that they'll soon be gone or are gone, can leave you sad and leave you with feelings you are not sure how to cope with. Let's take a look at home to deal with empty nest syndrome:First of all it is good to recognize that … [Read more...] about Dealing With Empty Nest Syndrome
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to