Life Challenges • Boundaries Why are boundaries a big deal? To help your understanding of boundaries, let’s look at some ways that boundaries may be crossed inappropriately. Article
Parenting • Blended families Should you give your stepkids hugs and kisses? Being wise about physical boundaries with stepchildren. Article
Parenting • Discipline Why your teen needs boundaries Boundaries define what you will and won’t accept, and should come from what you believe is right for your teen at thi... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Redrawing boundaries with adult children How much control should a parent have over their adult child - even when they're living in the parents' home? Article
Marriage • Sexual abuse Setting boundaries to create safety: Healing an emotionally abusive relationship If abuse is present, boundaries are often absent, unclear or disrespected. Learning how to set boundaries and uphold ... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Bounce back kids: Navigating living with an adult child Has your adult child moved back in with you? Here's a sample contract to help you lay some ground rules. Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries Q&A: How do I deal with my bipolar spouse? Dr. Meier suggests that you nurture, support and encourage the bipolar sufferer while simultaneously maintaining real... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Parenting young adults: Boundaries and limits when kids move back home Setting boundaries and limits to minimize conflicts and maintain a great relationship. Article
Parenting • Boundaries Guidelines for happy grandparenting Want to be a dream grandparent? Don't overstep some important boundaries. Article
Marriage • Boundaries Why and how to pursue a healing separation A healing separation (also known as a trial or therapeutic separation) is temporary and structured time apart to help... Article
Marriage • Boundaries How to set marriage-strengthening boundaries with your spouse Boundaries, both personal and mutual, are expressions of our values. They encourage us to build a healthy relationshi... Article
Parenting • Boundaries How to set healthy boundaries with kids One of the most valuable tools you can use to help your kids develop, no matter what age they are, is that of healthy... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Boundaries with teens: The key to freedom When you lovingly set and keep boundaries, your teen will begin to accept them and develop internal strength and a se... Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries How to help a friend Regardless of what the issue is, here is a summary of what we typically share with these callers. Think of these poin... Article