By: Dr. George James Is there a perfect way to be a parent? Maybe you've read all the books, heard all the stories and watched all the videos. At the same time, there’s a part of you that has tried to figure it out on your own. It is normal to oscillate between wanting support and advice to desiring to do it on your own and in your own way. It is almost impossible to be … [Read more...]
We’re Parents Who Grew Up Without Good Parent Examples; What Do We Do?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, My wife and I have one young child and a teen, and we are concerned about our parenting skills. We both grew up in single-parent households and did not have the best upbringings. We want to give our children the best, but we are worried that we cannot give what we never had. What tips do you have for two well-intended parents? Thanks in … [Read more...]
Discipline or Fear – What Method Rules in Your House?
I grew up in a pretty strict home. Respect was required, kids were expected to do as they were told (no questions asked), and stepping out of line came with consequences. There is no question that I was loved deeply, but I also knew what my family expected from me and I tried my best to meet those expectations. My mother wasn’t much of a spanker. I actually only remember … [Read more...]