By Derek Mathews and Yusuf Muhammad It was during World War II that the term “latch key children” was used in this country. Fathers had gone off to war, and mothers had to work to support the WAR and their families. The children would go …
Category Archive: Parenting
Nov 09
Troubled Teen? Help NOW!
By Karen Ryce What is the single most important goal to set to guarantee successful helping? Mutual Respect. If you want to help your troubled teen, it’s got to start with you. You must be respectful first. Make respect your bottom line. Make respect your …
Nov 02
The Power of Respect: Willful Disobedience
By Karen Ryce Q: “How do you keep respectful when your children are being willfully disobedient?” C.Z., Briceland, CA If you let yourself get ruled by your emotions in these situations it can be very, very difficult to stay respectful. It’s hard enough …
Oct 20
The Power of Respect: Whining and Tantrums
By Karen Ryce Q: “What do you do when your child is whining and throwing a tantrum?” D.M., Briceland, CA A: When people whine or throw tantrums, they are only doing their best to get their needs met. Like many unpleasant situations, it is better …
Oct 15
The Power of Respect: Road Trips Can Be Fun
By Karen Ryce Q: “We’re going to be doing a lot of driving during our vacation this summer. Do you have any suggestions for making this easy and enjoyable?” T.S., McKinleyville, CA A: First, it is important for ease and pleasure that your family be …
Oct 13
The Power of Respect: Post Office Behavior
By Karen Ryce Q: “I was in the post office last week and there was a mother with two young children, one about two and a help, and the other maybe three and a half. The children were running wild, knocking over the waste paper …
Oct 06
The Power of Respect: Parental Guilt
By Karen Ryce Q: “What do you do about your guilt and remorse over past parental mistakes?” J.D., Briceland, CA A: Forgiveness. It can help to remember that at the time, given who you were, given the information you had, given your circumstances, you did …
Sep 29
The Power of Respect: Money and Children
By Karen Ryce Q: “I want my son to have money. What do you think is a good way to go about this?” D.M., Briceland, CA A: There are many good workable possibilities. As an example of options, the late, great family therapist, Virginia Satir, …
Sep 15
The Power of Respect: Getting Started
By Karen Ryce Q. “We’ve read some of your columns. We’ve never treated our children any different than our parents treated us, but we’re considering trying out some of what you’ve said. Our oldest daughter is nine, our son is six and our youngest daughter …
Jul 05
My kids never finish anything
Author- Fred Nicklaus A comment on the need for commitment and follow through by parents and children… We hear it more and more every day. Parents say, “My kids never stick to anything.” “My son started playing soccer and he didn’t like it, so he …
Jul 05
7 Never Fail Secrets That Get Your Teen Talking To You
by Ali Bierman Allow me to paint you a picture. You and your teen talk about issues and rules as they come up. While you have disagreements that you resolve, you never have fights where one person wins and the other loses. Sound impossible? I …
Jul 05
5 Must Ask Questions About Sex For You And Your Teen
by Ali Bierman What I am about to tell you may save the life of your child. In today’s world the safety and wellbeing of your teenager depends on his awareness and knowledge of sex. It is critical that you, as a responsible and loving …
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