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How to Promote Resilience in Children
Resilience is one of the most important assets a person can have in their emotional toolbelt. The ability to bounce back when life hits you hard, resilience is necessary in a world of failures and setbacks. That said, it is not something people are born with, it is a skill that needs to be learned like any other.
Co-Parenting Survival Guide
Adapting to new relationships is never easy, especially when there is a child involved. Co-parenting dynamics have evolved over the last several decades and today there are many ways to raise a child, even if both parents do not live in the same house. From situations like divorce and pregnancy outside of a relationship to surrogacy and raising children with the help of family members, there are many ways to co-parent in the twenty-first century.
How to Survive Your Teen’s Rebellious Phase
Teenage rebellion can cause family stress and disruption. Your child, rapidly becoming an adult, is discovering a new sense of independence. Sometimes this new independence results in your child choosing to rebel against you as a source of authority.
This phase is a response by your child to take control of their life and delve deeper into their sense of independence. For parents who have never faced behavioral issues from their children before, this stage can be a surprise.
Relationship-Building Conversations Between Parents and Their Child
As children grow and develop their minds change. The path from childhood to adulthood can be a long and difficult journey, and it is one that many children and teens cannot make without help from their parents or adult caretakers.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your child throughout each phase of their development will help ensure that they become healthy, capable adults who can look after themselves and positively contribute to the world around them.
What to Do When You and Your Child Disagree
Disagreements are a natural part of life. However, when you and your child disagree it can often be a frustrating experience.
We want what is best for our children, and sometimes we make parenting decisions that make our children angry or unhappy. This can cause tension in our relationships with our children and can even lead us to feel as if we have made a mistake.
Reconnecting with Your Children and Partner After Deployment: Tips for Military Families
Military life is challenging for many service members and their families.
Military service often includes large chunks of time spent away from loved ones due to deployment, training, and reserve duties, and frequently moving to unfamiliar parts of the world.