The so-called "blended family" is no longer an aberration in American society: It's a norm. A marriage that brings with it children from a previous marriage presents many challenges. Such families should consider three key issues as they plan for remarriage… View the rest of this article on the American Psychological Association website.
Ending a marriage or a long-term relationship brings many adjustments, and former partners can find themselves in the middle of confusing and overwhelming conflict. When children are involved, finding ways to manage and keep conflict at a minimum are essential. Whether their parents are married, separating, divorcing, or divorced, children react negatively to poorly managed [...]
Divorce is stressful for the entire family. Your child might feel as if his or her world has turned upside down. But there's good news. You can ease your child's adjustment to the divorce by interacting responsibly with your spouse. Consider these practical tips for children and divorce. How to break the news… View the [...]
With studies showing that almost half of America's teenagers have experienced sexual intercourse by the age of 18, educating kids about sex is something all parents need to do. Parents must be prepared to help their teens with emerging sexual issues. Otherwise their teens could be risking early pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional turmoil. [...]
Some people's lives seem like a soap opera. But though endless crises and confrontations can be entertaining on TV, they make for frustrating, unsatisfying lives. If you'd rather have peace of mind than daily dramas, you need to take charge of the script. "Learn to act for yourself instead of just responding to what's happening [...]
Separate relationship issues from substantive issues Learn to be unconditionally constructive Don’t overestimate your understanding of others Accept difficult people & deal with them seriously FIRSTCALL can help resolve workplace issues. Call 1.800.382.2377 to speak to an EAP Consultant.
Brittany loves her job as administrative assistant to Mark at the Quality Accounting Firm. She also thinks that an added bonus is that she and Mark are “in-like” and have been dating for the last three months. A good job, great love life…what else could you ask for? Romance is a wonderful thing. We’ve all [...]
Many romantic relationships begin in the workplace. They can, however, affect the operation of an organization. There are many issues to consider: First… does your employer have a policy that will affect your decision to take the plunge and accept a date or propose a date with a co-worker? What happens if the romance ends? [...]
by Paula Thomas deLong, MA, CEAP, Manager, FIRSTCALL EAP Due to current world conflicts, American military personnel are being deployed to near and remote parts of the world. The military person is not the only person who undergoes change. Co-workers will have to undertake additional responsibilities, children will be challenged into new family roles and [...]
Seeing your teen off on a date can give you the jitters. Unfortunately, parents also must consider a particularly unnerving topic: teen dating violence. It's worrisome, but it's not inevitable. You and your teen can avoid potentially perilous situations and reduce the risk for problems. Abuse is defined by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) [...]