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Character Traits During our formative years, beginning in infancy and ending when we finally fly the coop, we are shaped by our family. The choices we make as adults are strongly influenced by how we were raised.  When we take the time to regard our childhoods instead of disregarding them, then we can understand why…

Understanding the Differences We are better adults if we can understand that each sibling and parent relationship is different. No two are the same. No two are equal.   Of course the relationship that I had with Mom and Dad was different from the relationship my brothers and sisters experienced. Though I didn’t get around to…

Glad for Siblings We are better adults if we can be glad for our siblings. After all, they were along for the same ride as we were while growing up. And if we grew up with them, then they certainly have some of the same shared experiences as we do. Their point of view will…

Regarding Dad Whether we are an only child, one of many, wanted, adopted or abused, we are better adults if we appraise our childhoods instead of trying to forget them.  Our childhoods shape us. During our formative years, beginning in infancy and ending when we finally fly the coop, we form certain ideas on how…