“Parents Anonymous is the greatest thing since sliced bread,” I’d say, and the next question is, “If it works so well, then why did you attend for so long?” The answer to that was easy: “Little kids have little problems, bigger kids have bigger problems; No single parenting … [Read more...] about Parents Anonymous’ Bonus Effect
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Ten Tools For Parents
“Just come and get this kid!” was often the plea I heard from parents as a volunteer on the Family Helpline. By the time parents made the call to the Family Helpline they had already done everything they could think of to reach their child and get them to listen or obey. They … [Read more...] about Ten Tools For Parents
Outreach Tips For Support Groups
Starting a new support group or keeping an established group going can take a lot of energy and commitment. When the doors open you will have already passed out flyers and told a few resources for members that your support group will begin on a specific date but nobody may … [Read more...] about Outreach Tips For Support Groups
Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Who is Jolly K. and why does she matter? Born in the late 1940s, Jolly K. was placed in the first foster care home as a young child. From there she would continue to endure physical and sexual abuse until she ran away for the last time as a teenager. To support herself, she … [Read more...] about Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
This is the first installment in the series about the extraordinary parents that taught me about parenting, life and death. With no family or friends in the area, I attended my Parents Anonymous group meeting every week for many years. Having a group of parents – mothers and … [Read more...] about What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to