Power to Change » transitions

Traditions For Special Occasions

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:29:28 +0000

Call me a skeptic. I just don’t get into all of these rituals & traditions for special occasions. It all seems rather contrived. I tend to go with the flow. Please explain why we need these in our family?

Grandparents By Choice

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:31:15 +0000

We are a mature couple and have no grandchildren but we love kids, what is your advice for us?

Remarriage and Established Traditions

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:45:26 +0000

I’m getting remarried this year. It will be a big change for my children, as we’ve been on our own for 6 years. How can I incorporate my new husband into our established rituals?

Newlyweds and Social Lives

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:15:54 +0000

As newlyweds, we are trying to merge our social worlds: his friends, her friends, couple friends, etc. Is there anything we should consider as we revamp our social lives?

Children and Chores

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:01:38 +0000

My children have bad attitudes regarding the jobs they are asked to do. We have the same chores each day, and periodically I change their big jobs so it’s not a bore. Most of the chores are little routine things, such as putting away shoes and backpacks at the end of the day. I am frustrated with the resistance, and dismayed with the lack of character. How can we get these tasks done with less stress?

Talking to My Child About Sex

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:39:25 +0000

Give me some advice on why I should talk to my children about sex.

Living Together Before Marriage

Mon, 23 May 2011 10:42:27 +0000

My fiancé has delayed plans for our marriage, saying that we should move in together first and try it out. It would allow us to save money for the wedding, and get to know each other better before making the big commitment of marriage. I really wanted to get married first, but I’m starting to see his point. What things do I need to know about living together?

Adopted Child’s Relationship with Birth Parents

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:34:15 +0000

What are some good strategies for adoptive parents as they see their children develop an interest in having a relationship with their birth parents? What level of maturity does a child need to have in order to handle that relationship?

Breaking Ties With ‘Other Woman’

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:02:48 +0000

My wife and I are trying to recover from a lengthy affair I’ve had over the past two years. I have made necessary steps to break all ties with the other woman. The only thing is that she has two children. I spent a lot of time with these kids, acting like a father to them. I feel awful leaving them so abruptly. Is there anything I can do to explain why I had to leave, and to help them feel better?

Talking to Children About an Affair

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:22:32 +0000

My husband just moved out tonight after revealing details of an entangled affair. Putting my own feelings aside, I’m worried about my kids. My husband is coming over tomorrow night so we can have a family discussion. How do we explain the situation to them? What do they need to know?