One of the Challenges of Single Parenting

I have a colleague who believes that wounds result in three outcomes: (1) Healing, (2) Healing with a scar, (3) Continued Bitterness.  

Experiencing healing and attending to the kids is one of the challenges of single parenting.  

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There is a Time to Confront & a Time to Let Pass

When we parent oppositional children, those kids who have tendencies to be more defiant, we have to show a level of flexibility.  These are kids who tend to be more defiant.  These are kids who tend to be more difficult.   We are more likely going to discuss issues "later" and come back to moments at a later time.  There is a time to let pass, particularly during negative episodes.

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Parents recognize that kids have a hard time taking perspective.  What are those perspective broadening reflection exercises that can help kids, tweens, and teens grow in perspective broadening?

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This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert.  Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health management, psychological wellness, and superfoods.  For more information on her clinical practice, visit her website at https://dallascarey.com

Thank you for listening to the Parenting Doctors Interview Series, a new series of interviews where we interview the nations' best in key and unique areas relevant for families.  

For more information, go to www.parentingdoctors.com and see Dr. Dan van Ingen's parenting book--: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20

Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player.  He became a legendary father.  There are so many lessons we can take from his life.  He's a GIRLDAD!  

His last moments:  Going to church with his 13-year old daughter.  Holding her as they died together.  

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It is helpful for a family to encourage disagreement.  Strong families are not negatively affected or impacted by minor disagreements.  Raising secure individuals includes encouraging differing viewpoints.

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This is part 1 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert.  Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health management, psychological wellness, and superfoods.  For more information on her clinical practice, visit her website at https://dallascarey.com

Thank you for listening to the Parenting Doctors Interview Series, a new series of interview where we interview the nations' best in key and unique areas relevant for families.  For more information, go to www.parentingdoctors.com and see Dr. Dan van Ingen's parenting book--: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20

Mr. Rogers went to extraordinary lengths to assure parents that the language spoken on his show would reach children in ways that would keep them connected.  He knew children would interpret literally, so every word was carefully scripted.  As parents, he provided language lessons that we can incorporate in unique and different ways.  

If you haven't seen the movie, see it's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!  What a blessing the movie will be to you and your family.  And after you see it, take the time to talk about it as a family!  

Language Lessons from Mr. Rogers: 9 Amazing Steps of Patience

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Happiness is a choice.  What about health?  Absolutely, research shows there is a correlation between poor health and unhappiness.  However, I show an example of a man I met recently with a lot of physical problems but still maintained that happiness is a choice.  

Check out this week's parenting podcast on how happiness is a choice.

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There are so many lessons to learn from Mr. Rogers.  This movie is outstanding and I recommend it for all families.  There is so much to talk about.  While the late Mr. Rogers was no saint (as pointed out by his wife), he has left us with so many life lessons.  

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