by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Dec 22, 2020 | Advice for Parents
One of my favorite holiday books for children is “Llama Llama Holiday Drama” by Anna Dewdney. The “Llama Llama’ books are simple and cute – and in this one we see little Llama’s confusion and overwhelm as he experiences holiday preparations, buying gifts for others...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Nov 17, 2020 | Advice for Parents
Lights! Gifts! Food! Family! Traditions! There is so much to celebrate during the holidays and so many opportunities for meltdowns. Not just meltdowns from the children, either – many adults find this time of year to be overwhelming. When we add in the stresses of...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Oct 27, 2020 | Advice for Parents, Parenting
Here’s a sports analogy for you: Imagine a professional basketball team. Five players on the court, each doing a critical part. Not everyone is shooting baskets, though each player will have opportunities to do so. On the bench are the coach and other players,...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Oct 20, 2020 | Advice for Parents
In a perfect world, parents would never get divorced. In an ideal world, divorced parents would be able to agree on every decision involving their children. In the real world, divorced parents fight over money and children more than anything else. How do we resolve...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Oct 14, 2020 | Advice for Parents
Divorce. It isn’t a fun subject, yet with more than 50% of marriages ending in divorce in the United States, it’s a subject many of us have to face at some point. It’s hard enough to end a marriage, but when children are involved we face additional challenges....
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Aug 24, 2020 | Advice for Parents
“Children need to learn that there are consequences for their actions!” If I had a dollar for every time I have heard that expression, I wouldn’t need to work! While there is truth to that statement – there ARE consequences for every action we take or don’t...
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