Family Bond Paper™

Have you ever heard this phrase "Well, you could be living outdoors!"? As a child, I 'often' heard adults saying this to each other, or to their own children.  So I learned such mannerisms from observing. So when a child was being punished and wanted to go outside, they were told "You can go outside and get some fresh air. Sure you can. Sit right there, on that step (usually the step of the main entrance leading into a home), and I dare you to leave off of it." When I would visit my great aunt (who recently passed away), who lived in West Baltimore, I was amazed that city parents said the same thing to their children. So I know that there are plenty of city children that know what I'm talking about today. I have actually said this to my children, too. I'm in my late 40s now, and I have personally experienced living in a variety of housing situations--so that my four children wouldn't have to experience separation anxiety (of the sibling bond...

Kids and millenials love to place pictures and post videos on their social-media choices. They are encouraged to use such popular tech-trends at school. Today's youth want to participate socialization. They want to share images of productive family-bonding. So what's the problem?! No problem until . . . little David shares a picture of Mommy cooking dinner in her bra and panties, or Dad in his man-cave watching TV with interesting sounds of actors being heard. When posting uploads invade privacy of parents or adults, kids may be sternly told,                     "Enough with posting our family pictures  on Facebook [mostly used by global families]. Take it down!" Parents/Guardians, here are a few suggestions for those pictures or videos captured at the wrong moment: Until you have set household rules of when and what may be posted, no scolding.  Have you ever considered that your parenting style is differen...

Most U.S. adults and families are now realizing the weather patterns of spring and the approaching summer season.  International continents, months ago, were expressing their concerns of their most recent weather patterns. Some days, the Asian continent's weather temperature was reaching over 110 degrees. Such dramatic temperatures is a new experience for all global citizens. King James Version Bible declares "We all shall notice at the same time." This may be true. Locally, the northern states would generally have cooler temperatures than the South. Now the majority of our states are experiencing the same weather patterns. Parents with children. Realizing that most U.S. households are being maintained by female parents, who work, that rely on entrepreneurs who offer summer childcare services.  I think it is important to find a summer childcare-program service that does not require for children to be outside for most of the day. Maybe this would be a summer where you ...

On October 1, 2016, my grandmother passed away.  So my immediate maternal family decided we should all give up our own planned goals for Christmas to unite to have one memorial dinner to celebrate and remember mother and grandmother, and to be with stepfather or step grandfather (grandchildren, great grandchildren) on Christmas day.  As many of you know I am a biological co-parent of four kids (3 daughters and 1 son): it ain't easy.  In fact, as the years go along, it has been a little more challenging then we thought it would be in dividing time with all the maternal and parternal family sets. Both family sets are active in family gatherings for birthdays, holidays, etc.  My children have now learned how to label and identify the fun habits or traditions of both maternal and paternal sets.  As they become older, they are making choices to do or not to do...  As we sacrificed our time--a memorial dinner--I noticed that There were no arguments...

Just because you get a divorce, parenting doesn't stop... Shouldn't stop! Do you know this nasty word, co-parenting. Most traditional legal systems and judges do not like this nasty word because it offers too much flexibility in parenting arrangements--who will do what and when? Will there be consistent routines in place? I know, right, all of these challenging questions while your trying to get over an "adult" ... but not your child(ren). Yes, parents, can and many do, co-parent after divorce or separation. Be creative in new parenting expectations: more or less demands, habit building routines, and more should be discussed between you and your ex, and, then, external people that you both associate with.  If not you will have too many people in your bizamiss (pardon the cultural slang). Some suggestions What daily routines does your family follow regarding  mealtime? chores? schoolwork? playtime? television habits? bedtime? friends/relationships? What traditi...