Tag Archives: Michael Jackson
Teaching Our Teens about Celebrity Substance Abuse
At the 84th annual Academy Awards last night, Whitney Houston, the female lead in ‘The Bodyguard,’ was one of Hollywood’s beloved who was memorialized. Whitney Houston was a celebrity with a unique singing style, but for years battled addiction. She died an early death at 48, struggling with self esteem issues and worrying she wasn’t pretty or good enough. Some of those around Whitney condoned her erratic behavior and basked in her limelight. Maybe they didn’t look out for her well being, or just weren’t able to save her. Her … Continue reading
Michael Jackson’s Kids: Doing the Best They Can
Michael Jackson often experienced the emotional turmoil that can accompany global fame. He was grateful for the the wisdom and strong support of his mom. Although your family may not be in the public eye, if your adult children are in trouble and you’re suddenly cast into the role of parent, you could be feeling the stress. There will be a huge void to fill and you may be confused about your role now. Don’t be afraid to see a family therapist, child psychologist or parenting coach. Understanding your particular … Continue reading
Kids of Michael Jackson: Still Sad but Doing OK
At the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, his children are likely feeling the sadness that is typical for all of us when we lose someone we love. In her book, On Death and Dying, Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross first identified the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance. Working through these feelings is easier with the support of family. And it’s evident, in recent comments made by Katherine and Germaine, that the Jackson family is rallying around the children. ‘They’re spending time with their cousins and that … Continue reading
The Children of Michael Jackson One Year After His Death
This week marks a year since Michael Jackson died. After his untimely death, a major focus was the future of his children, Prince, Paris and ‘Blanket.’ According to Jackson’s will, his mother was to raise them – and the judge granted her permanent custody. All the while, pundits were busy predicting who would really take care of them. The number of boomer grandparents assuming care and financial responsibility for grandchildren continues to increase. Statistics show that over 2.9 million grandparents are raising more than 4.5 million grandchildren. This is particularly … Continue reading
