This is the last column I’ll write before welcoming our second child into the world. I plan on taking some much-needed time to care for her, our family, and myself over the next three months. During that time, you’ll hear from several First Things First team members who are passionate about families and helping individuals,…
Happiness is in no way the main goal of parenting or all that a child needs. Study after study shows a bit of struggle and frustration will allow a child to build character. But having a positive outlook and a foundation of optimism can protect children from mental health issues throughout life. Knowing this, there…
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Have you ever wondered why some adult children become distant from their parents? It’s a big issue, affecting 40% of adult children in the United States, according to a study by Cornell University. Surprisingly, it’s often the adult children who choose to end communication. Digging into this issue, David Brooks, a respected writer for The…
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Is a Dad’s Parenting Style Genetic?
This is the last column I’ll write before welcoming our second child into the world. I plan on taking some much-needed time to care for her, our family, and myself over the next three months. During that time, you’ll hear from several First Things First team members who are passionate about families and helping individuals,…
One Thing You Can Do to Make Your Children Happy
Happiness is in no way the main goal of parenting or all that a child needs. Study after study shows a bit of struggle and frustration will allow a child to build character. But having a positive outlook and a foundation of optimism can protect children from mental health issues throughout life. Knowing this, there…
The Why and How Behind Adult Children Cutting Off Their Parents
Have you ever wondered why some adult children become distant from their parents? It’s a big issue, affecting 40% of adult children in the United States, according to a study by Cornell University. Surprisingly, it’s often the adult children who choose to end communication. Digging into this issue, David Brooks, a respected writer for The…