mom • parenting
by Signe Whitson, LSW on September 13th, 2018 | 6 Comments »
From the cries of infancy, to the tantrums of toddlerhood, and hopefully the self-control of school-age years, developing the delicate art of anger expression is a process for children. Some little ones seem to be born with a cool head while others show their hot-tempers right from birth. No matter…
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relationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
by Signe Whitson on November 30th, 2016 | No Comments »
Teenagers—How does a mother explain how her tween daughter remembers every detail of an episode of iCarly, but can’t for the life of her recall where the hamper is? What’s really going on with an adolescent who quotes verbatim the whispered conversations of faraway classmates, but insists that she…
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me • relationships
by Signe Whitson on April 17th, 2011 | No Comments »
One of my favorite stories about passive aggressive behavior in a marriage goes like this:
“Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. "So, do…
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me • relationships
by Signe Whitson on April 10th, 2011 | 7 Comments »
It’s Saturday morning. You sweetly ask your husband to hang this year’s family photo on the wall lining the staircase. He, in turn, nods sweetly, affirming your request.
It’s Saturday afternoon. Your husband has not moved from the sofa since breakfast. You bring a hammer, a nail, and a tape…
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my world • bettering communities
by Signe Whitson, LSW on October 22nd, 2010 | 2 Comments »
According to the American Justice Department, one out of every four children is bullied. Studies show that those statistics leap for homosexual youth, who are bullied at an alarming four times the rate of heterosexual youth. What’s more, 85% of children with disabilities are regular victims of social exclusion…
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Teenagers: 3 Ways to Help Kids Improve Communication Skills
