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
Parents of Young Adults: Do Your Own Report Card
Ever wonder if we’re doing the right thing as parents of young adults? Welcome to the club. We often face two forks in the road, one involves giving
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