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Having “The Talk”

Are you uncomfortable talking to your teenager about sex? There can be a variety of reasons that parents feel unease. Uncovering what is causing your discomfort can make “the talk” easier. One of the things that can be difficult is talking to a child of the opposite sex. It is usually best if moms talk to their daughters and fathers to their sons. But if that isn’t possible, for whatever reason, don’t let that stop you from discussing the topic. I knew that I had to be the one to have “the talk” with my oldest son. My husband had … Continue reading →

Dinner Time Talk

It can be difficult to find the “right” time to talk about an issue. No one wants to start off their day having a serious discussion. Most of us don’t want to get into a heavy topic right when we walk in the door after work. And we might not be interested in conversing later on in the evening, when we finally get a chance to relax. So when does a couple find the time to talk? I think one of those is dinner time. Of course, if you have children and you need to discuss a marital issue, that … Continue reading →

Having the Difficult Talk

Some conversations in a marriage are just plain uncomfortable. You may find yourself in a position where you need to bring up a sensitive subject or one that you know will cause emotions to stir up. There are right and wrong ways to approach a difficult topic. But what’s really important is that you don’t choose to ignore the conversation just to avoid the potential problems it could cause. First, think about what you are going to say before you say it. Don’t just blurt something out. Take time to really think about the words you are going to choose … Continue reading →

Toddler Talk

One of the most amazing things about watching a toddler grow and develop is watching their language and comprehension skills emerge. I never realized until I became a mom how absolutely fascinating something like that could be. It seems like Dylan has been talking a lot for a while, but I know that it has not been that long because he is only about twenty seven months old. Perhaps I have been thinking a lot about language development lately because Dylan is going through an intellectual growth spurt, which is common for children to experience at about his age. It … Continue reading →

Parents Talk Less about Their Teens

There is something interesting I have noticed about parents. I remember when my children were younger; we couldn’t stop talking about our kids. When they were babies we talked about how many hours they slept, how well they napped and their “firsts.” Their first smile, first time they rolled over and so on. As they became toddlers we talked about what it was like having a mobile child and how everything needs to be put out of their reach. We talked about their words and the funny things they said. When they got into elementary school we talked about how … Continue reading →

Things To Talk About

Recently we’ve looked at keeping the lines of communication open in marriage. Some men are okay at talking about feelings. Others are not. The very hint of a talk about feelings send them running a mile or shutting down. But you can still find out how you husband is feeling and what concerns him by just talking generally. For example if you are talking about the state of the world and current events, it will soon become obvious how he is feeling about it without him having to say he is worried or optimistic and whatever. Talk about other people … Continue reading →

Difficult Questions – Backup Parents?

The adoption coordinator asked me a difficult question today. She sent me some updates on our case, and she mentioned that we had forgotten to fill out one section of the questionnaire. She needs the answer now to complete our home study. I vaguely remember seeing this question and passing over it. I was going to discuss it with Tom and go back to it, but apparently I never did. The question, in itself, is a simple one, and it’s one that all parents should have an answer to, really. What was the question? Who will care for the child … Continue reading →

Difficulty Sleeping

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My daughter Jessie has been having issues with sleeping lately. I feel so bad for her, especially since she was always a good sleeper. Jessie joined our family when she was nine months old. She transitioned beautifully. We could put her in her crib and she’d flop over onto her tummy and sleep peacefully for 12 hours or more. Pumpkin was a foster baby in our home when Jessie came. Since Jessie has been here, four children have come and gone. We’ve done our best to cushion the blow of changes in the family. We reiterate how she is our … Continue reading →

Parents, Are You More Afraid of Math or the Sex Talk

According to a recent study by Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, “Parents would rather talk to their kids about sex and drugs than about math and science, the survey of 561 parents found. More than half say they have trouble helping their kids with these subjects, and it gets more difficult as the students get older.” Comments on the New York Times blog Motherlode, some parents agree. It’s not just math that parents are afraid of, but also science. I don’t see anything to be afraid of. Sure, parents get tripped up as early as 5th grade math. They are … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →