The Gift of Relationship

The stress of holiday gift-giving is often overwhelming, particularly so during these economic times. Big emotions can be stirred in us when our kids come to us with a huge list or seem ungrateful for the incredible gifts they did get. It’s easy for both parent and child to get pulled into the consumerism of…

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WHO’S IN CHARGE? Being in Right Relationship with our Children

Bossy Alpha Children

A growing number of children and youth today are presenting as demanding, prescriptive, bossy and controlling. “You can’t tell me what to do!” “Not this way, that way!” “Give me that right now!” “You have to listen to me!” “Mom, you need to relax!” Every child talks like this from time to time, but some…

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