Category: Parenting, Past Articles // Posted on February 1, 2010 // Leave a Comment
Parents who actively listen help nurture a strong relationship that can protect their kids from using alcohol and other drugs
By Emily Moser of Oregon Partnership
“The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich, theologian and philosopher
As parents, we play a huge variety of roles: provider, teacher, cheerleader, boundary-setter, to name a few. Each is critically important in helping children grow and mature. Add to that list chief listener.
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What Women REALLY Want on Feb. 14
Red roses? Check.
Romantic dinner? Check.
Jewelry, candy and mushy greeting card? Check, check and check.
That’s what Valentine’s Day looks like for many women – a combination of stuff that our husbands rush out and buy because the calendar says so. And, all of those things are certainly nice. Once a woman becomes a mom, though, those trophies don’t seem nearly as important. We’re too busy trying to find a matching pair of socks, a rogue pacifier or a new ‘n’ exciting way to make chicken, again. We also realize roses are a waste of money, candy has to be shared with the kids and a fancy dinner out requires a baby-sitter who charges a small fortune.
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