There are six practices parents need to embrace or strengthen to successfully launch their young adults in the "right" way. The foundational practice
How to Apologize to Your Young Adult the Right Way
Rarely do altercations occur verbally or physically where both parties can’t reflect on something they did that was wrong or, at a minimum, not
Why Apologize to Your Young Adult if it Didn’t Happen or You Don’t Remember it?
I recently talked with my son and mentioned that I didn’t believe in spanking, but when his older sister lied to me, I sent her to her room and told
When & How Parents Should Apologize to Their Young Adult Children
Childhood innocence ends when they first realize we are not the ideal parents they have envisioned. We need to own our mistakes with our children and
Why Parents Should Apologize to Their Young Adult Children
My father was a good man, but “I’m sorry” were words I never heard from him. He was part of the silent generation and likely never heard those words
Apology and Forgiveness – The Most Important Holiday Gifts
"Please go away and don’t try to contact us again," the young adult told her parents, who were outside of her apartment, begging her and her husband
The Wrong and Right Way for Parents to Apologize – Part II
We have too often demonstrated the wrong way to apologize by our politicians and leaders who get caught in some indiscretion. Here are a few of the
Do Parents Need to Apologize? Part I
Parents are the most guilt-ridden segment of our society. We all try to do our best, but if we are honest, we know we have fallen short on many
Is Someone Missing at Your Holiday Table?
Too often one or more members of an extended family are missing from holiday celebrations. Sometimes even when family members are close and want to