Marriage & Parenting Health - George W. Lathem, Jr. LLC

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Listening to the radio just now, I hear an advertisement for divorce attorneys. The ad said “do you like to get out and do things but your spouse prefers to stay in? Maybe it’s time for divorce.” Then they advised: “Go online to Areyoubraveenough .com to get your new life started today.”
Are you brave enough? Really? Of course some marriages need to end unfortunately but many are encouraged to end their marriage over just about anything, and please avoid getting marriage advice from divorce attorneys. Your thoughts?

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It’s developmentally appropriate for… - An 18-month old to do the opposite of the instructions given - A 2 year old to have almost ZERO patience and to want what they want when they want it - A 3 year old to whine, cry or frequently question if you love them - A 4 year old to have large mood swings - A 5 year old to be rude and contentious - A 6 year old to be dramatic and loud - A 7 year old to crave both control & privacy - An 8 year old to put themselves down in order to get extra praise - A 9 year old to be impatient & short-tempered - A 10 year old to be direct & matter-of-fact - An 11 year old to be emotionally immature and unaware of how their behavior is effecting others - A 12 year old to not want to be seen as a “little kid” anymore - A 13 year old to be moody, reclusive and very sensitive to criticism - A 14 year old to overly analyze other people, including their parents - A 15 year old to be more defiant or appear apathetic - A 16 year old to be very independent & to demand more of your trust Does this mean, we let our children act however they please without teaching, leading or guiding them? Definitely not. We can teach, lead and guide while ALSO having developmentally appropriate expectations of our children. To be clearer, in referring to the development of the PFC, I’m specifically referencing the ability to fully control emotions & impulses, to make decisions calmly and to speaking with kindness & respect without guidance… These abilities don’t begin to develop in the brain until around 7 (for some children it’s sooner & some later) and they are not fully developed (in ALL children) until their mid to late TWENTIES! 🤯 #emotionallyregulatedparenting #gentleparenting #respectfulparenting #peacefulparenting

Sometimes, couples replay the same argument over and over because it isn't addressing the real problem. In those cases, it may actually be something deeper about the way they expect to relate to each other based on past experience.

4 Reasons Couples Keep Repeating the Same Arguments They may be fights we never felt safe having with our parents.

You won't get what you want if you don't ask for it. In a relationship, we often hold back out of fear of burdening the other person, but this ultimately leaves both people feeling unfulfilled.

How to Reach Win-Win Compromises Always watering down what you really want eventually leads to regret.

Protesting louder or escaping an argument by giving an insincere apology won't solve a problem. Instead, we must work together to find what is underlying the conflict.

Three Common Mistakes Couples Make During Conflict When couples make the same mistake again and again, they can stay locked in conflict and perpetual gridlock.

Anger is a natural feeling, but a lot of us don't know how to deal with it in a healthy way. We can make anger less of a problem in our relationships by cultivating self-awareness and perspective-taking.

How to Deal With Anger in Relationships Stop being angry and start getting what you want out of your relationships.

Many couples understand the importance of spending time together but are frustrated that it doesn't seem to be working for them. You may need to work on being more present during those moments, or make sure you're doing something you both enjoy.

3 Ways Couples Can Make Quality Time Really Count 1. Be more present in your hellos and goodbyes.

We're proud to observe Martin Luther King Day in hope of a more just and peaceful world, from George W. Lathem, Jr. LLC

Relationship counseling has the goal of teaching better communication styles. It not only helps people resolve a particular problem, but helps them to navigate future problems, as well.

Home George Lathem provides Anxiety Therapy, Couples Counseling, Marriage Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Stress Management, Parenting Support, and Addiction Counseling in Cu***ng, GA

Frequent positive interactions are necessary for a relationship to thrive. Those can be intentionally cultivated through means such as being mindful of times we felt gratitude.

Do You Feel Appreciated by Your Partner? Appreciation goes a long way in ensuring couples go the distance.