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Category Archives: Challenges
The Assumptions We Make As Parents Can Cause Their Own Issues
Recently I read an article about the messages we send our kids. In it Jim Taylor, Ph.D, author of Your Children Are Listening, talked about the conflicting messages we give our children and also where they come from. Coincidentally, I … Continue reading
It’s the Balance of Technology That Matters Most For Our Kids
There is some research now on the effects of technology and social media on our children. I’ve been tweeting about it a bit lately. It worries me because obviously I care about my children’s ability to function well in society, … Continue reading
Is This Really the Best It Can Be?
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT My wife, Gem, and I were trying to catch up after long days at work. After school she had taken our kids, eight-year old boy-girl twins, to get some clothes for the Spring (even though … Continue reading
Our Ten Days of Decadence
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT I am relieved to announce that our Ten Days of Decadence, oh so similar to the Twelve Days of Christmas, is finally over. Our Okapis (twin four-year olds) are completely spoiled now and we have … Continue reading
Do They Love Me?
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT You know that line from Fiddler on the Roof when he asks her after being married for 25 years??? “Do you love me?” They had an arranged marriage, but have been together so long they … Continue reading
Not When I Wear Dresses
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT This morning the Okapis woke up ridiculously early and I went upstairs to get them dressed and ready for school. I had already put Dorit’s tights and skirt on her and was putting her shirt … Continue reading
Codeword Strawberry
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT I can’t explain how frustrated my wife and I were with our 6.5 year old daughter. It was a feeling of helplessness like I had never known before. Her…I don’t even know what to call … Continue reading
Somehow This Was Forgotten In Parenting Class
By Jeremy G. SChneider, MFT I have been sick (yeah, sick enough not even to write) and knew I was starting to feel better when for the first time in a week, a post began to write itself in my … Continue reading
Just Not Enough Time
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT Gem has just taken our Okapis up to bed and I can not get the following words out of my head, “Not enough time.” There is not enough time for my family. There is not … Continue reading
Maybe It’s Time For Special Mommy Days?
By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT “Okay guys, it’s time to get ready for bed,” one of us says. “Is Mommy going to take us?” one of the Okapis has begun asking. “Is it night time? Who takes you to bed … Continue reading