Apr 29
It is a fact that parents are the important resources for children. They provide emotional support to them and give advice to them in problems. Parents are the role models for their children. The children are shocked when they hear the news of divorce of their parents. Each child will react differently when they hear the news about the divorce of their parents. Initially, they express anger or fear. Some of the children feel shame and they hide the news from their friends. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep 02
When it’s time for the holidays or a family reunion do you cringe at the thought, but go anyway? Your mom will find fault with your hair, your job or the way you are bringing up your kids. Your dad might pick a fight with you or boast about how much money your brother makes while you are barely getting by. You know that you will have a terrible time and perhaps eat too much or drink to dull the pain.
When I ask clients to tell me who in their life has had the most negative effect on them that is still a problem, the majority replies either mom or dad. I have lost count of the number of people I have met that were beaten, sexually abused, abandoned, vilified, threatened and harmed in other ways. Yet, these same people are now adults well over the age of consent and still going back for more. Why?
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Aug 31
Joint custody is exactly what it sounds like – both parents having custody of any children they have. This means both parents share time with the children, with the children living in both homes over an agreed on period of time.
When both parents share custody each parent has equal responsibility for the children. This includes any medical care, schooling and any decisions to be made in the benefit of the children. Usually the parents must be in agreement before any changes are to be made to the living arrangements and any other important decisions. If the parents can’t come to a decision, the matter may be taken back to court to resolve.
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Aug 29
Depression is serious and often goes untreated in children and teens. Symptoms might be overlooked or minimized as part of growing up or something that will pass with time.
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