problem solving

Don’t Rush In

December 22, 2011

As I enjoy some family time this week and take some time to heal an injured right arm (not suppose to be typing!!), I wanted to share with you a post that was a favorite of you readers a little over two years ago. It [...]

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If You Get In A Hole, You Have To Get Yourself Out

September 27, 2011

By Tamara Wilhelm, MA, LMHC, LCAC One of my favorite things to do is listen to my husband’s grandparents tell us stories about things they’ve experienced in their life. One of the stories that sticks with me the most is one his grandmother told about [...]

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Being the GrownUp

June 9, 2010

“You can only be young once, but you can always be immature.” -Dave Barry (1947- ) Jenny’s Take: Ouch. I know that this is true for me. Just because my age is greater than my kids’, my behavior often isn’t. I am just more subtly [...]

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There is NO Easy Button in Parenting

June 2, 2010

“All things are difficult before they are easy.” – Dr. Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) Jenny’s Take: [...]

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Got Family Meetings?

May 12, 2010

Any good organization has regular meetings to discuss situations and give updates with employees. It allows the business to run smoothly, everyone knows what is expected of everyone and it gives a chance for people to express themselves and share ideas. So, have you taken [...]

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How Boundary Setting Can Positively Affect Children – Tamara Wilhelm, MA, LMHC

April 5, 2010

How a parent approaches boundaries in child rearing has an enormous impact on their child’s self-esteem, how they develop morals, and how well they do academically, socially and in relationships. In Dr Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend’s book, Boundaries, they outline 5 needs that [...]

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Are You Teaching Your Children to Live Without You?

February 4, 2010

Each day you have the opportunity to allow your child to grow in the area of self-reliance, are you nurturing that?

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Do You Step in Too Often?

January 15, 2010

I often wonder if I allow my children to work out their own problems enough. Problem solving is certainly a skill I want them to develop, so wouldn’t it be best if they actually walked through the process a lot of times rather than me [...]

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Are You a Bad Mom When You Allow Your Kids to Struggle?

November 13, 2009

Isn’t our goal as parents to help develop problem solving skills in our children? I think as busy moms, we often forget and take the easy road and solve problems for our kids. By repeating this habit of giving answers to our children instead of [...]

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