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03-08-10 HOW TO TAME THE "TERRIBLE TEENS" More here .
1. Define your expectations clearly. Don't assume that your teenager knows what you want her to do -- or not do. Spell things out as clearly as possible to avoid confusion.
2. Establish relevant consequences. Figure out what matters most to your teen, and make it clear that it's on the line. For many teens, driving and cell phone privileges are critical.
3. Mean what you say. Kids can smell weakness a mile away, so be strong.
4. Applaud even small efforts. Find a small reward that encourages even the tiniest good behaviors. You won't believe how Pavlovian we all are until you try it for yourself.
5. Be present. Make a point of spending time with your teenager on a regular basis -- even if it's just grocery shopping, a quick walk before dinner, or an afternoon of running errands. Try to give your teen an hour of uninterrupted time with you every week, and commit to being available and present at least three nights a week.
6. Live your values. No matter how often we might wish otherwise, teens will do as we do, not as we say. That means you need to model the behavior you want to see. If you tell your teen to speak respectfully but hurl insults at your spouse, don't be surprised to hear them parroted back. If you slip up, acknowledge your flaws and apologize.



02-15-10 HOW TO HELP YOUR TEENS GET THROUGH A BREAKUP here .



01-25-10 A gift for getting a divorce? That's the new fad in the UK. What do you think about a divorce registry? Tacky or a sign of the times? Read more about it here .
What would you want after a divorce?


















1-11-10 OK Lawmaker Sally Kern wants to outlaw divorce. Read the story here

Read the proposed bill here .

What OTHER ways do you keep your marriage together?















12-07-09 ARE YOU A SUPERIOR WIFE? It could ruin your marriage! Take the quiz here

How to overcome being a superior wife

1) just askfor help
2) be less than you can be
3) silence your inner critic
4) expand your friendships
5) develop manly skills








11/02/09 HOW DO YOUR KIDS EMBARRASS YOU WITH WHAT THEY WEAR AND WHAT DO YOU DO ABOUT IT?

1. Pick your battles. If that's the worst thing they do, is it worth it?

2. Take a picture of them and show them what you're talking about.

3. Dress like them and it will drive them crazy.

4. Tell them some famous person (they care about) wears whatever you're trying to get them to wear.

5. Don't buy that for them.






Great tips for dealing with divorce from Erica Manfred. Here's more about her book

Erica Manfred was fifty-five when her husband announced he was leaving for a younger woman. Luckily, she had a girlfriend who had been through a recent divorce—a friend who coached her through the frustrating, frightening process of taking care of herself again. Divorced women, especially those of a “certain age,” need advice not only from experts such as divorce lawyers and therapists, but also from a sage, savvy girlfriend who’s been there, done that. This book is that friend for the recently divorced or separated woman over forty. You'll learn everything from surviving the first, worst year to dating again.

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