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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Why It Is Important to Have the Same Rules at Both Homes
Divorce can be traumatic, not only for the separating partners, but also for their children. Kids who are caught in the middle experience a deluge of emotions, including sadness, anger and confusion. How the parents handle the divorce, however, can make it more or less difficult for them.
A frequent point of contention between divorcing parents is the set of rules that their children are expected to follow. Usually, while married, parents come up with a set of rules to which they can both agree. But in the event of separation, each parent may prefer to change the rules a bit for when the children are with them.
Divorce and Teenagers
Divorce is a difficult thing for a couple to go through. When there are children involved, it is much more difficult. Young children may have a hard time understanding what’s going on. Teenagers are more aware of the logistics of the situation, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not hard on them, too.
Teenagers from broken homes are more likely to have problems at school. They may also act out at home, or even find themselves in trouble with the police. They are literally caught in the middle of the divorce, and this can put them into a state of emotional turmoil.
Parental Alienation Syndrome: An Explanation
When parents separate, it is important for both the mother and the father to maintain a relationship with the children. Yet in many cases, children side with one parent or the other. Sometimes this is the child’s own choice, but all too often it occurs due to the influence of the favored parent.
This phenomenon is nothing new, but only recently did it receive a name. In the early 1980s, child psychiatrist Richard A. Gardner coined the term ‘Parental alienation syndrome.’ He defined it as a disorder in which a child belittles and insults one parent without good reason, due in part to influence from the other parent.
Weekly Round Up Sept 18
Another week down, it has been quite a week filled with a football game, home coming, migraines and typhoid Alin hitting the house. Happy to say I made it through everything even started improving the morning routine.
If you are new here welcome to Weekly Round Up a fun way to celebrate your week. If you are returning Welcome back.I hope you decide to hop in to our Weekly Round Up. Just use the comment box for your answers or add them to your own blog.
- Describe your week in one word.
- Share something that had you laughing this week.
Thinking About Starting a Mom Blog?
So are you thinking about starting a mom blog? One question ‘What’s the Motivation?’ Blogging is a way to create a presence in cyberspace for a number of reasons. Mom’s blog for many reasons. This actually varies from mom to mom. Blogging can be fun or become a chore if you don’t have the right motivation. Knowing this before starting can help keep your blogging a fun and pleasurable experience. Also determining the motivation before starting helps keep you honest throughout your blogging experience.
Tell Me Thursday 9-17
Yesterdays Wordless Wednesday was an important day here at the Wilson Household. It was taken while waiting for the bus. The bus that was picking up my princess for her first full day of Kindergarten. She was super excited to get on the bus and to go to school.
Brendan was just as excited to show her how things at school work. He was also excited to get to school since his best friend is in his class.
Time has flown by I am totally shocked at the time that has gone by and how they have grown. Each day is full of learning and getting smarter and smarter. I just hope their enthusiasm about school continues.
momAgenda Family Planner ~ Review
Where to buy:momAgenda.com
Every busy family needs a family planner. momAgenda Family Planner is a magnetic day planner for mom and up to four kids. It is extremely flexibility since it is undated and offers a weekly view of all the activities. It comes with a magnetic strip so it can be hung on the refrigerator or left on the counter for everybody to see.
Each child and mom has his or her own place on the family planner to write down piano lessons, doctor’s appointments, recitals, soccer practice and games, hair cuts etc. With this schedule you will be able to keep track of all the activities without forgetting one.