Help for Parents Coping with Divorce, Adoption, Teenager and Relationship Issues

by Marisue Alsobrook 
When you understand more about anger, it’s easier to control it.  And we must.  Anger can push you towards solutions, or destroy everything in its path.  What is your choice? 
Just the facts!  Plus, a few suggestions!

Anger is:

one of your emotions, along with happiness, sadness and fear.

a completely normal, usually healthy emotion that [...]

 Marisue says:  “Remember, no tip brings instant magic.  Good habits, however, can bring about happier moments that stack up to better days.  Often, our expectations are unrealistic and can be so high that no one ever measures up.  Instead of expecting perfection, try accepting them as they are, and role-modeling the behavior we want.  I [...]

Misbehavior drives Mom’s and Dad’s nuts. Learn more about changing behavior here!

Kids are always watching. They see what we do more than they hear what we say. However, your language is important. Do they see anger and fury? Do they hear patience with yourself and others? Pause and think before doing and speaking. That, alone teaches volumes.

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Selective Listening 
Introduction:  Do parents just not hear their screaming child at their table in the restaurant?  Well, they hear it, I think.  They just have a delayed listening/reacting habit.  Now, don’t get mad.  First, read my story about little Richie.  
Failure to Thrive 
Richie was two and a half when he entered our home [...]

Begin Now, today! Improve kid’s behaviors by starting right in the middle of where you are! Make lists of what’s right, and begin to praise it over and over in a sincere manner. Keep your corrections of the “wrong” brief and friendly. Kid’s often think it’s “all over” and their self esteem quickly takes a nose dive over the smallest consequences. If we’re aware of that, we can make great progress with little damage to their fragile personalities when they’re young or even in their teens.