Jacob, a participant in one of my telephone support groups, was exploring the fact that he generally didn’t like to be touched. He was sharing with the group a situation that used to happen with his mother.“She used to sit me on the couch with her and grab my arms and look intently into my [...]
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Parenting – Emotional Incest
Posted by admin on April 29th, 2010
Parenting Your Teenager: Ask Questions
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2010
Many parents seem to be more than a little confused about what they have a right to know about their teens.The question I often get goes something like this:“We want to know where our 16-year-old son is going to be, and who he is with. He makes it sound as if we are the most [...]
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No Comments »Single Parenting – 7 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid With Your Teenager
Posted by admin on April 10th, 2010
Being a single parent inherently comes with challenges. As a counselor, often single parents ask what mistakes they need to avoid when parenting their teenager. Many single parents are concerned about any consequences of their divorce that could negatively affect their teenager. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:Mistake 1: Lying to themHonesty is always [...]
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