by Jeff Packer | Dec 6, 2021 | Blended Family, Children & Adolescence, Family, Parenting
Most of us take parenting skills for granted – that we will somehow instinctively “know” what, when and how to parent. We are gifted with the sage advice of “elders” and (at times) conflicting words of wisdom from friends who claim to have “been there and done that.”...
by Jeff Packer | Mar 8, 2021 | Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Crisis, Depression, Family, Love & Relationships, Parenting, Problem-Solving
Probably one of the most important interpersonal skills we have is listening. But, wait a minute, don’t most of us have ears so aren’t we listening all the time? Apparently not, according to the post below submitted by a frustrated and tired woman, wife and mother. I...
by Jeff Packer | Sep 25, 2019 | Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Discipline, Marriage, Parenting, Separation & Divorce, Teens
How to effectively launch children Thanks to one mother for sharing her specific challenge (below) and we have added a few ideas to help. You too can send us a blog which will be posted anoymously… helping others 🙂 ************************ Wow, this is a super...
by Jeff Packer | Mar 18, 2018 | Anger Management, Blended Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting
Family Systems Theory – by Susan Packer It has been said that laughter is infectious. Joy and happiness can be transferred from one to another simply through a smile. Likewise, negative emotions such as anger, fear and sadness easily move from one individual...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 28, 2017 | Affairs and Adultery, Change, Crisis, Death and Loss, Depression, Diabetes, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorder, Family, Friendship, Grief, Health & Fitness, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting
Resiliency – Perseverance Going into the New Year, I find myself again reflecting on all the...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 11, 2017 | Anxiety, Change, Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Depression, Discipline, Family, Health & Fitness, Love & Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Spirituality, Stress, Teens, Work & Employment
Do Manners Influence Mental Health ? It is difficult to admit that I visited McDonald’s at midnight this past week, mostly because I am a long way from my teens and aware that the product quality may not be the best choice for my physical wellness. Nutritional...
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