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

From time to time every toddler throws a temper tantrum, and it is always a good one If you happen to have the nack for parenting you will be able to stop a temper tantrum almost as soon as it has started

Marisue Says:  We live in an angry society, and it seems impossible to shield our children from it.  Instead, we must teach them appropriate ways to be mad.  We show them by our example, and that speaks louder than anything we could ever say, yet we must speak about it as well.  Point out uncontrolled [...]

Our old domain server was simply too slow, so we’ve moved the entire site with its hundreds of helpful essays over to a newer, bigger and more modern machine with a new web address and URL. The website is still owned and operated by Marisue Alsobrook, a foster parenting and family counseling authority who has [...]

Single parents have their special needs. The number one rule for a single parent is to never leave their child with someone they do not have total and complete trust in, and that can’t be anyone they’ve known only briefly. Never trust boyfriends or girlfriends blindly.

Why is it important to trust someone? Kid’s may not know. But, they surely know if you’ve disappointed them and therein lies the answer.
Unless we make truth personal, kids will think it’s only important when it applies to someone telling THEM the truth.
First of all, when kids lie, we need to be calm, understanding that [...]

We’re all thinking about change, in the world, and closer to us in our communities and jobs.  If we were to listen to the media, children are changing for the worse.  There are many stories of extreme behavior in children, I’ve written many of them on this site.  There are many discussions of low scores on [...]

“Great Moms work hard.  Great moms also know when to stop working, and just enjoy the time spent with their family.  Lazy hours of talking, giggling, thinking out loud, playing silly games, or listening to your children’s chatter and dreams increases the joy in your family’s life.” 
Involving yourself in their small talk now, will make [...]

“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” -Henry Ward Beecher
Life seems to be changing rapidly, getting tougher all the time.  We should not think for a moment that our kid’s aren’t noticing. 
They hear the news, the comments of adults, they hear us.  They see the look on our faces, they witness our anger at the [...]

Kids need friends, but kids need their family more. Until they are about the age of 18, they are still very influenced by peers, coaches, music, teachers, preachers. Not all of these people will give the guidance of which you approve. Be involved, but don’t be bossy.

Step OUT of the Mad Zone!
Are you consequencing out of anger and impatience?
You’re going to be frustrated, expect it.  That’s a parent’s common emotion.   You want your children to do the right thing.  Frequently, they don’t.
Don’t give up on them, or yourself.  Step out of the moment, regain your composure, think it out.  Don’t shout.
I [...]