by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 9, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Discipline, Family, Parenting, Sexuality, Teens
When we hold our newborns in our arms, we are overwhelmed with feelings, emotions and thoughts. In fact, the term overwhelmed is an understatement of the first time this miracle appears in our arms. Yes, we had nine months to ponder what these tiny creations will look...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 4, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Discipline, Parenting, Teens
Where are the instructions? Our previous post “Am I the Ugly Duckling” came from a son describing the trouble he is having in his family. Today we bring you the father’s point of view. “Growing up on a small island, I became accustomed to very structured...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 3, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Family, Problem-Solving, Teens
Sometimes being the ugly duckling is not just looking different from what is familiar. It also involves acting different, choosing different paths, and making choices that others may not agree with. This can create tension with the people close to us and it can be...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 2, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Discipline, Family, Parenting, Spirituality
What About God? For some of us, we are raised in a family that follows a specific religious denomination. The practices, followings, and teachings are supposedly instilled in us so that we too may follow the exact same practices, the exact same teachings. We, at...
by Finding Solutions Together | Mar 30, 2024 | Change, Children & Adolescence, Family, Friendship, Parenting
I come home from school every day and cry. I don’t think I’m bossy. I am a little shy. The kids at school won’t play with me. I think I’m nice and caring. I don’t feel comfortable around the kids at my school. I like going to the playground, but I don’t play with...
by Finding Solutions Together | Mar 22, 2024 | Change, Children & Adolescence, Friendship, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens
Are Our Phones Smarter Than We Are? Smart phones are like our very own personal assistants (who we can even have a conversation with). Appointments, dinner dates, meetings, and deadlines are recorded to keep us on track. Email and Internet access are easy to use...
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