One of the most rewarding parts of teaching at a university is observing my students grow intellectually and socially as they journey through early adulthood. Many of them experience identity moratorium when they are in college. Although the term sounds like one is at a standstill, it often involves a crisis period, according to Erik …
Parenting
The family meal has always been a special time for families. It’s known to give families a sense of belonging and togetherness. It just goes to show that many families know they don’t need to a big event to have a family gathering. What is a Family Gathering? A family gathering is an event or …
My sister and I were discussing a new intellectual idea that I had some concerns about because I was using a form of binary thinking in my assessment. Either I would accept the idea, or I would not. As a philosophy major, she suggested: “sometimes, you have to spit out the bones.” What she meant …
While divorce rates in America are steadily decreasing, those who do get divorced are still left to pick up the pieces and continue with their lives as best as they can. Over time, couples do their best to survive on their own, children learn how to share time with their parents separately, and parents learn …
Today’s world is busier and more structured for kids than ever before. As a result, it is more challenging to establish the norms that are likely to develop a strong family bond. Parents can change this dynamic by creating family-oriented experiences for their kids early and often. Family-oriented means committing to your family first, appreciating …
Forty years ago, a person in America in his or her early 20s typically was married, starting a family, and perhaps had a mortgage. In European countries such as Germany, young people were more footloose and unencumbered in their 20s. What does coming of age mean? Coming of age means reaching full adulthood. It includes …