The respect you show for each birth parent’s intrinsic value and humanity will boost your child’s own self-respect.
Connecting with Family
My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
The emotional side of relationships don’t just happen. Here’s how to be intentional about building a closer connection with your family.
Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.
If a grandparent and grandchild want to remain connected, they have to find creative ways to carry on their relationship across the miles, but it can be done successfully.
Don’t spend all your time trying to shelter your children from the other parent.
Building a strong family comes from leading your family as a group, rather than on an individual basis.
How to choose a hobby that the whole family can enjoy
They can make it a personal journal or one for friends or family members, jotting down experiences, adventures or notes about whatever they’re interested in.
Contrary to what you may think, stepparenting is a two-person task. Learn how both parents can positively shape their stepfamily’s future while also cultivating their present too.
