Entries Tagged 'Kids' ↓
July 26th, 2008 — Behaviors, Kids, Grief, Podcast
Dear Zanny:
I was wondering if there are any other mommies here that have lost a baby. My daughter was born still on June 1st and I am slowly getting back into my normal routine. I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through something similar and how they handled the situation. I have a son who is almost 18 months and I am trying to make his life seem like nothing happened but it is proving to be more difficult. Any suggestions?
Dear Bereaved Mom:
First, let me say how very, very sorry I am for the death of your child. Losing a child is the most difficult death to grieve. Period. The expectation of a baby’s arrival brings such joy - and then to have your beloved baby die is heart-wrenching. That you daughter was stillborn you probably have many questions, and even less answers. I bet the number one word you utter is, “Why?” Continue reading →
September 18th, 2007 — Kids, Podcast
Frustrated mom leaves a vm. Her 5 year-old son who was potty trained is wetting the bed. He doesn’t want to wear pull-ups and mom doesn’t want to shame him (Thank Goodness!) How does a mom handle this one? First question: What’s going on in little one’s environment? Next question, could be physical… Listen and learn.
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September 8th, 2007 — Kids, Podcast
A concerned mom emails Zanny. Mom asks advice regarding her 13 year-old daughter who recently has begun to lie - even about silly things. Mom isn’t usually punitive but wants this behavior to stop. What should she do? Is it a phase, or something more serious? Listen to find out!
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Blessings to one and all.
love, Zanny
September 4th, 2007 — Divorce, Relationships, Kids, Podcast
A listener is in a new marriage - a second one. Her new step daughter is difficult and sulky. This is a classic “pursuer-distancer” (or “cat and mouse game”) relationship dynamic. The one person pursues while the other RUNS! Guess who has the power? Answer: The one doing the running. Avoid this common dynamic by taking a firm-but-gentle stance. Listen how…
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Blessings to one and all.
love, Zanny
