Fred Rogers once told about the anxiety he felt as a child whenever he saw stories of natural disasters on the TV news. His mother would calm him with the words, “Look for the helpers. Every time there is a
Look for the Helpers
What My Parents Taught Me About Resolving Conflict
One of the most valuable family traditions my parents taught me was the example of their marriage, especially in their method of resolving conflict. My parents had been married for 14 years when I was born and by the time
Strengthen Family Bonds Through Family Traditions
Family traditions are an enriching part of any child’s life and they’re a great gift that parents can provide for their families. Often when we talk about family traditions we think of holidays, major life events, pageantry and expense. And
Validating All Family Members Through Family Meetings
Family meetings are an effective way to manage the complexities of family life and ensure each member’s needs are met. Some families begin this practice before the first child is born, while others decide to implement it when some of
Mima’s Zone and the Power of Literacy
Susan Escalante, creator of Mima’s Zone TV on Youtube, talks about the power of literacy and how grandmothers can support families. Subscribe to her channel here.
What Do You Want Your Children to Remember?
Welcome to In Support of Families. This is Emmalou Penrod. Have you seen the movie, “Coco?” I highly recommend it. We watched it live streaming on Amazon and I’m sure it’s available in other mediums as well. This is a
Family Traditions
Well managed family traditions and rituals strengthen family connections, create a comforting sense of belonging and history, and can even reduce family conflict. What positive family traditions are you establishing for your children? Learn more about how you can strengthen
Family Meetings
Learn more about family meetings in my Power Parent class. Does your family hold family meetings? Family meetings provide a time and format for planning and working together much like a business meeting an employer might hold with his team