Gathering the household to share a meal is a great way to promote family identity, share stories, and create memories — to bond. Hectic schedules squeeze out the chance to gather for both nourishment and fellowship. In addition to making time for dinner, comes the challenge of making dinner. While this is not a how-to article […]
“We can’t stand to be around her!” Were these words spoken by A: mean girls in middle school, or B: parents of an eight year old girl. If you guessed parents, you’re correct. But why? Because every parent most likely has had a child who begins to “act out” for unknown reasons. Usually parents expect […]
What is a Family Meeting? Time set aside once a week (anywhere from 20-30 minutes) when plans, expectations and feedback are brought before the family. At the first meeting you will introduce this as a new way to improve your family’s communication and explain that everyone will be involved in the decision making process. It’s […]