Category Archives for "Children"
Talking to Your Child about Your Past
Will you have the words when your child puts you in the “hot seat”? Kids have always said the darnedest things. But, today they are asking even more frank and personal questions about their parents’ past lives than in previous generations, thanks to curiosity prompted by the Internet and social media. Our children are the […]
Continue readingWhen Homosexuality Hits Home
Have you ever wondered if a child, perhaps even your own, might be gay? If so, you’re not theÃ? first parent who has.Ã? Perhaps the better question is: How do you handle it if he or she comes toÃ? you and says, “Mom, Dad, I’m gay!” When should you start to suspect that your child might beÃ? gay? How […]
Continue readingStaying Involved With Your Teens While They’re Getting “Involved”
Given that we live in a culture saturated with sexual messages, talking with your teenage kids about sex is a crucial part of supporting them in passing through the teen years as unscathed as possible.
Continue readingEmbracing the Second Family..Your Teen’s Friends
When children are little, parents rule. But as kids grow into teenagers, friends often take priority over parents.
Continue readingWhen a Child Hurts
KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment Well, it’s happened. Maybe you were afraid it would. Or, perhaps it blindsided you butââ?¬Â¦.your daughter didn’t make the dance team. Your son was passed over for the scholarship. Your child didn’t get the part or solo or moment in the sun which he or she […]
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