“Stroking” is something that one of our Parents Anonymous facilitator mentioned often to members. It is such a simple thing, really, but something we may not think of too often. Stroking is a powerful tool that can potentially turn around moods and attitudes between people and … [Read more...] about Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
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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
When it Comes to Kids, Expect the Worst
You know this person, they have three children but they can only ever seem to talk about this one, very special, smart, clever, talented, adorable child. It makes you wonder how the other two children feel about that impossible situation. As a parent I have watched other … [Read more...] about When it Comes to Kids, Expect the Worst
Five Coping Tips for Your Teenager’s Stress
Our bodies react to different changes in life. Stress is caused from a number of things. Stress is actually a good thing, as it helps to balance out our lives. The problem many people face with stress is when they allow it to overtake their lives to the point where it starts to … [Read more...] about Five Coping Tips for Your Teenager’s Stress
Five Ways to Help Your :Teens Cope with Stress
Teens are all used to facing stress, however not all teens know how to cope with stress. Too much stress can be a bad thing as it can cause them to feel overwhelmed and lead to emotional or physical problems. Many teens turn to eating disorders when they deal with stress, others … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Help Your :Teens Cope with Stress
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to