Steven Stosny, Ph.D. helps us understand how to “[master] the art and science of apology” and shows the wonders of reconciliation–for your relationship, your core self, and your overall well-being. Steven Stosny writes (excerpt): Apology must: 1. Come from your…
Dealing with unreasonable people
Psychology Today offers up “7 Ways to Defuse a Difficult Encounter.” Susan Biali writes (excerpt): Minimize time with problem people. . . . Keep it logical. Communications should be fact-based with minimal details. . . . Focus on them in…
For your consideration: Resolutions for divorced parents who love their children
The Huffington Post highlights Kate Scharff’s New Year’s Resolutions for Divorced Parents in a “Dear Kids, Because we both love you” format. There are 26 statements to which parents may aspire. Kate Scharff writes (excerpt): . . . This year,…
Kids gone wild: help for overwhelmed parents
CNN Parents addresses struggling with a child’s behavioral problems and highlights the fact that there is help out there. Kelly Wallace includes references to advice like (excerpt): –“help them hear about why (sneaking on a plane) wasn’t safe, why it…
How long does it take to process my emotional divorce?
Psychology Today reminds us that divorce recovery is not a one-size-fits-all. It’s a process that you journey through. And you come out on the other side when you do. The time it takes depends on a number of factors. Susan…
What happens when you put down your phone?
charstarleneTV reminds us that life happens when you put down your phone.
The story behind the facts: How to get someone to talk
The New York Times Opinionator reminds us that what’s good for writers is good for us all. When you are “seeking the unknown — the story behind the facts,” the secret is is simple. Lee Gutkind writes (excerpt): This is…
Great moms make great kids . . . and make those kids handle their own “small, affordable mistakes”
Love & Logic reminds us that parenting is sometimes counter-intuitive and offers comfort to “the best moms,” mothers who refrain from the urge to be a helicopter parent. Dr. Charles Fay writes in the Insider’s Club newsletter (excerpt): On this…
The divorce roller coaster: Tips for handling your emotions and staying sane
FoxNews.com highlights ways that parents can remain emotionally stable during separation and divorce and make things liveable for their children. Tina Paone and Thomas Petrelli listed these 4 tips (excerpt): 1. Don’t Play the Blame Game 2. Custody Is Not…
Anyone Youer than You?
Today, Theodor Geisel’s birthday, is a good day to grab a Dr. Seuss book and read it with someone you love. It was Dr. Seuss who said, “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one…
Remote communication: documenting in the hopes of better parental relations
The New York Times plugs into the use of technology to avoid, mitigate or address communication problems between separated and divorced parents. Pamela Paul writes (excerpt): Let’s just say that no matter how well ex-spouses and still-parents coordinate, there’s a…
How to have a happy marriage
TedX shares Jenna McCarthy’s entertaining commentary on what it takes to have a happy marriage. An interesting 11-minute diversion that will stimulate your mind.
I’m OK, you’re not?: Acceptance versus control
Hour of Power reminds us of the influence that flows from changing our own minds and perspectives, rather than trying to control another human being. Bobby Schuller writes (excerpt): [I]n our marriages, many times we’re destroying our own teammate by…
A son is a son till he takes him a wife, a daughter is a daughter all of her life. (Irish Saying)
CNN celebrates International Day of the Girl with some thought provoking comments by “leading women.”
Beyond Kids’ Rules: Resources for divorcing parents
HBO has posted resources in connection with its DON’T DIVORCE ME! KIDS’ RULES FOR PARENTS ON DIVORCE documentary. The resources highlight 7 organizations offering support to children, parents and families transitioning through separation and divorce, and some extend into blended…
Strengthen the Relationship with Your Kids
With the fall school year approaching, The Huffington Post and Deborah Moskovitch outline tips for adjusting families to improve parent-child relationships. 1. Re-frame your thinking: Rather than clocking minutes, place emphasis on the quality of time you are spending together. 2. Be…
Take it from Them: Divorcé’s Guide to Marriage
Wall Street Journal highlights the work of psychologist Terri Orbuch, a research professor at the University of Michigan, who looked into 373 marriages over 25 years. Of those who learned lessons the hard way (In line with the national average…
Divorce parenting: rock solid love
Love and Logic recently sent out an email newsletter asking: Parenting Through Divorce: Are You a Rock … or Are You a Leaf? Being a rock means setting expectations in your children of limits, accountability and love at your home.…
21st century marriage advice
Parade Magazine offers a 5-step “owner’s manual” for marriage. Daniel Jones writes (excerpt): 1. Acknowledge that you each are responsible for your own happiness. . . . 2. Nix the Facebook fantasy. . . . 3. Rely on your friends…
How to improve your relationship: Love starts with empathy
Real Age and Sharecare explains how reading your partner’s emotions and feeling your partner’s efforts to understand your own emotions relate to happiness in the relationship. Julie Hanks writes (excerpt): Listen for emotional messages [the emotional message may be different…