Like Moses, parents know. Their best efforts in instilling values often become futile. Both rebellion and peer pressure eradicate their influence. In the end, parents are left wondering whether they made a difference? Did their Jeanie leave the bottle altogether or is there some redemption in store down the road? In the Torah Portion Vayelech,Continue reading “Letting Go: Vayelech”
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An Eleventh Commandment? A Personal Proposal
I was once like you are now and I know that it’s not easy Cat Stevens Sometimes life is simply better with an eleven. For Spinal Tap fans, they all know that when things need to get a rockin’ at the next level, the amp knob is turned from ten to eleven. For the luckyContinue reading “An Eleventh Commandment? A Personal Proposal”
Munchausen Syndrome By Political Correctness? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
before this discussion, i am providing you a description of munchausen syndrome by proxy from the michigan health system. “munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health problem in which a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or injury in a person under his or her care, such as a child, an elderlyContinue reading “Munchausen Syndrome By Political Correctness? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A “Choice” Can Make A Better Parent: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
children want freedom. they want to do the things they want to do. a parent’s directive “because i told you so” simply does not cut it. instead, it creates parent-child conflict. for parents to win this conflict, the battlefield must be reconfigured. parents’ goals for their children must be understood and adjustments must be made.Continue reading “A “Choice” Can Make A Better Parent: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring Your Mother and Father In A Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“if I could get another chance another walk, another dance with him i’d play a song that would never ever end” “dance with my father” luther vandross, richard marx everyone’s childhood is different. not everyone has an idyllic childhood or parent-child relationship. things happen. mr. luther vandross’ childhood hit a rough spot when, at theContinue reading “Honoring Your Mother and Father In A Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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