Fatherhood Advice
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Oh is that what you were saying?
Assuming you know what someone else is saying can lead to more trouble than any other communication barrier. Families may be particularly vulnerable to this. The length of time and the intimacy of family relationships make it easy to develop the... More about Oh is that what you were saying?
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Stepping into your role
You've met, romanced, and chosen each other, but no-one consulted the kids! You and your new partner are sweet. There's just one catch: you haven't chosen your partner's kids, and they surely haven't chosen... More about Stepping into your role
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Made In The Family
"I thought I told you two to stop squabbling"? Your kids are sponges. They soak up your actions and your choices. Your exact words and tone pour out of them without you ever realizing they were drinking them in. They absorb your way of doing things,... More about Made In The Family
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When Communicating Breaks Down
"Don't ask questions when you don't want to hear the answers."Communication can be hard for parents and teenagers alike. Both parties are looking for ways to be heard. Yet sometimes, as the above quote from a teenager shows, the barriers... More about When Communicating Breaks Down
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Combining Families
Combined, blended or step-families, call them what you will. Families that contain children from different relationships are becoming more and more common. Combining families can be a challenging process. You get together as a couple and decide you... More about Combining Families
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Learning to express yourself
People express themselves according to the patterns they learn in their family. Whatever your family style is, you are likely to use that style and assume that others will use and understand it too. As parents it could be worth considering how... More about Learning to express yourself
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Why Babies Cry And How To Tell What They Want
Communication - that's what a baby's crying is for. This sweet thing that suddenly turns into a fit of tears is just craving for your attention. All cultures in the world nod to this pattern all infants are accustomed to. A baby cries the... More about Why Babies Cry And How To Tell What They Want
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A Family In Two Homes
How do you tell your kids that your break up is about to happen to them?It's one thing to decide to separate. It's quite another to tell your kids. You imagine how they'll feel and what they'll think of you. You fear that... More about A Family In Two Homes
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Stepping into your role
You’ve met, romanced, and chosen each other, but no-one consulted the kids! You and your new partner are sweet. There’s just one catch: you haven’t chosen your partner’s kids, and they surely haven’t chosen you.... More about Stepping into your role
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Massaging Your Baby To Help Them Sleep
The most common way to calm a fussy child is the textbook cuddle. It is a psychological and physiological need in every human. It is important to have that human contact, the feel of skin to skin. It is a part of the development and socialization of... More about Massaging Your Baby To Help Them Sleep
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