Invasive parental relationships can be traumatic and suffocating. Here, Suzanne discusses a few examples invasive relationships and urges readers not to let parents’ issues become their own
Category: Parenting issues
Blog posts on parenting issues
Nov 14 2013
Just What Are The Dangers Teens of Today Face with the Advent of of Social Media?
Just What Are The Dangers Teens of Today Face with the Advent of of Social Media? – Vol. 225, November 14, 2013 I was having a discussion with a junior high school teacher the other day, who brought up the negative effects that the new social media aimed toward teens is having on many of them. …
Sep 12 2013
School Phobia: Does Your Kid Refuse To Go to School? Here’s What You Need to Know
School Phobia: Does Your Kid Refuse To Go to School? Here’s What You Need to Know – Vol. 216, September 12, 2013 Last year I received a call from a mother of a 15 year old daughter who hadn’t gone to school for 3 ½ years. Interestingly enough, the daughter couldn’t say why she wouldn’t get …
Sep 09 2013
Psychiatrist Could Have Used Some Mental Health Services Herself -Vol. 117, September 8, 2011
Sadly enough there are many practitioners of mental health who themselves are in crisis who could use the assistance of one of their colleagues. In a Washington Post article written on August 3, 2011 it was reported that psychiatrist Margaret F. Jensvold, a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine fatally shot her 13 year …
May 04 2013
Kids and Divorce: It’s Not As Bad As You Think
Kids and Divorce: It’s Not As Bad As You Think – Vol. 199, May 4, 2013 How many times have you heard parents relent that they are unable to divorce because of the harm it will do to their children? I hear this more often than I would like. From my perspective, if someone is …
Apr 13 2013
How do I know if my kid has an emotional problem? What Do I look For?
How do I know if my kid has an emotional problem? What Do I look For? – Vol. 196, April 13, Emotionally healthy children are able to demonstrate a range of emotions appropriately. These children are engaged in their lives with an aura of confidence. If they are having a problem, they will be able …