Articles

Kids Have an Inflated Sense of Entitlement

By Terry Carson, as published in City Life Magazine, October 10, 2007

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It seems that each generation thinks that the one after them is spoiled, and without proper values and manners. Anyone familiar with musicals from the ‘50s and ‘60s might remember Bye Bye Birdie where Paul Lynde, the father of a teenage daughter, laments his dissatisfaction with kids. “Kids.What’s the matter with kids today? Noisy, crazy, dirty, lazy, loafers. Why can’t they be like we were, perfect in every way?”

Stop Interrupting Me!

By Terry Carson

Kids are impatient. When they want something, they want it now! Which often translates into interrupting a parent's conversation or activity.

Many parents tell me they have tried to get their kids to not interrupt. Take a look at some of the methods they've used. Do any of these describe you?

Is Sleep Your New Sex?

By Terry Carson

Let's face it….kids are EXHAUSTING. And the romantic side of a relationship is often trumped by a need for sleep.

Parents don't want to talk openly about this topic, but I can assure you that many are experiencing this problem. It's extremely common for tired parents to opt for sleep over love making. While you might feel guilty saying "Not tonight honey" it doesn't change a thing. You're still not interested.

And, lack of sleep doesn't just affect your sex life.

Sick Kids and Hospitals

By Terry Carson

If we could avoid putting our kids through unpleasant moments such as dental visits, hospital stays or intrusive medical procedures, we would. But when our child needs medical intervention we cannot walk away.

So what if your three-year son old needs surgery? How do you prepare him for it without making him upset?