By Cheryl Maguire “Parents can develop a habit of expecting their children to simply comply with demands made of them and nagging is a reactive behavior to increase compliance,” says Dr. Linda Kudla, a clinical psychologist at The Child and Family Institute. Dr. Kudla explains that adolescents will typically respond to…
Adding flexibility to holiday traditions can maintain joy for children of divorce BY KARYN BRODSKY Many view their holiday traditions as “the way we’ve always done them,” but a divorce or separation can throw a monkey wrench into the best-laid plans. It is then that adjustments must be made. Lon…
“Oh you got to learn to roll with the changes” “Roll with the Changes,” REO Speedwagon; lyrics by Kevin Patrick Cronin By Karyn Brodsky Elementary to middle school or junior high is “like the biggest rollercoaster ride at the local amusement park – it can look scary and you…