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Comment on Marriage Counseling: Three Danger Stages In Your Marriage by Tina Cannon PhD LMHC

Tina Cannon PhD LMHC — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:45:19 +0000

Hello Mark.
It sounds like there is more going on here than just the purchase of a new car. Remember compromise is key to any marriage issue. If you and your wife are interested in getting help for this issue, just email me privately together in the same email with both sides so maybe I can help in working out a compromise that will satisfy both of you.
The other option is to seek a marriage counselor in your area for a session.
Best Regards,
Dr. Tina Cannon

Comment on Marriage Counseling: Three Danger Stages In Your Marriage by Mark

Mark — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:03:59 +0000

Help. Happily married for 23 years and my wife, who is now working part time after raising three great children, wants to buy a car, now. Her original plan was to save and pay cash for a used car. Now, she is consumed with I want a new car now, I deserve it. Her current auto is a 2003 SUV, which runs well and no longer serves out family. Still, I am at a loss on attemped comprise. “How much shall we save, if we buy a new car…”. This all to her is my not supporting her independence. She is at the point of qualifying (on her own) for a car. The result will be six years of car payments and a badly bruised marriage. I love my wife and am trying to be supportive but I do not know what to do, when anything short of her gettin the new car she wants now, is “not supporting me…”. Help?

Mark

Comment on Positive Parenting by Andy Lax

Andy Lax — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:15:39 +0000

Hi Tina,

As a former school guidance counselor, I realize that the role that you assume is so crucial. You’re truly making the “proverbial difference” in the lives of these families.

Unfortunately, too many parents do not seek guidance and direction and fail to acquire “parenting skills” — some oblivious to their children’s basic emotional needs.

In this chaotic world, where we adults are having are own difficult times navigating life, there are so many “little things” that we can do to benefit ourselves and particularly our children (hugs, kisses, open dialogue, praise, etc.).

Tina, keep on working in the field and writing about parenting — and your message will be heard by many.

I truly appreciate your contribution!

Warm Regards,
Andy Lax

Comment on Positive Parenting by Tina Cannon PhD LMHC

Tina Cannon PhD LMHC — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Andy, I agree with you 100%. “Children learn what they live.” When I am working with a child patient, I often spend a lot of time with their parents helping them learn how to parent in a positive, proactive and validating way. Most parents just need a little guidance in the right direction and when they see the difference in their child, it is amazing! Thanks for your wonderful comment.

Comment on Positive Parenting by Andy Lax

Andy Lax — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:22:20 +0000

This blog entry should be mandatory reading for all parents as too many of us tend to be reactive than proactive in our approach and interaction with our kids.
Spending time with children, being openly affectionate and demonstrative of our love, communicating (particularly LISTENING to our kids), and modeling respect and compassion will help our children become emotionally healthy adults.

My wife and I have a plaque in our house with a poem whose title is “Children Learn What They Live.” It’s an important reminder … of what’s really important.

Best Regards,
Andy Lax

Comment on Positive Parenting by Adam

Adam — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:44:16 +0000

I really agree with these tips you have given. They are sounding very simple but are probably not easy, at first. Getting counselling and psychotherapy can probably help build one’s confidence and competence in positive parenting for perhaps, until we know how to “parent” ourselves, can we really parent others effectively?

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Comment on Marriage Counseling: Three Danger Stages In Your Marriage by kempozone

kempozone — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:38:10 +0000

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Comment on Marriage Counseling: Three Danger Stages In Your Marriage by Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:00:28 +0000

I don’t know If I said it already but …This blog rocks! I gotta say, that I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. Thanks,

A definite great read..

-Bill Bartmann

Comment on How To Change The Negative To Positive In Your Life by karim

karim — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:53:41 +0000

Good post on affirmations.

Thanks,
karim – Positive thinking