Category Archives: your self

Virtual Book Tour: Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw

by rosemary, May 16, 2012

Today we welcome Roger Frame, Ph.D. to our blog to chat with us and answer questions about his new book, Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw: Resolving Family Conflict. Dr. Frame, known as The Conflict Whisperer®, consults and conducts workshops across the United States on interpersonal conflict management issues. You’re sure to enjoy the book, filled with his quick humor and insightful techniques, just as we have. So let’s get started. Roger, how did you come to write this book, Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw: Resolving Family … Continue reading →

Posted in intimate partner, parenting kids, your self | Tagged children, communication, conflict resolution, Dont Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw, family, parents, Roger Frame, teenagers, The Conflict Whisperer | 9 Comments

Facebook and Mothering – What’s the Connection?

by rosemary, May 14, 2012

With the sweet smell of Mother’s Day flowers beginning to wane but the chocolates well ensconced on our hips, let’s talk about our relationships with family and friends – and why they’re so important to us. This week when Facebook goes public, its worth is expected to be about 100 billion dollars. Yep, that’s not a typo, it’s $100 billion, if the IPO shares are priced around $35 each. With over 900 million active users, how has Facebook achieved such a record-breaking success in less than 10 years? It’s built … Continue reading →

Posted in extended family, parenting kids, your self | Tagged attachment parenting, brain, breast-feeding, children, connect, cover, Facebook IPO, family, family bed, friends, imaging, mother's day, nursing, scan, self-disclosure, talking, Time magazine | 3 Comments

You, Your Difficult Mother and Mother’s Day

by phyllis, May 9, 2012

Perhaps you’re fed up with trying to win your mom’s approval and be accepted for who you are. Or you’re tired of feeling guilty and blaming yourself for the problems. Although we all want an emotionally healthy relationship with our mother, sometimes it’s not possible. Instead of trying to placate mom, understand that the anger is her problem and it’s not your responsibility to manage her emotions. Silence your self doubt. It’s not uncommon for insecurity to be the legacy of a difficult mother. Challenge your negative internal scripts and … Continue reading →

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Difficult Moms and Mother’s Day

by phyllis, May 7, 2012

When we’re young, it’s mom who gratifies our needs and takes care of our hurts. But she is also the first one to impose control and set limits. As we grow, memories of this primary and most powerful relationship are imprinted deep in our psyche. It’s through attachments that we eventually learn who we are and what we feel. Some moms don’t acknowledge their kids as independent and set up coercive relationships with conditions on love and approval. In all stages of life, children with difficult mothers struggle with self … Continue reading →