Shannon and David are newlyweds, and both have children from a previous marriage. Even after the wedding, their children were having a difficult time adjusting to the idea of a “Step-family.” There was constant fighting, and no one was willing to compromise. Shannon and David were running out of ideas until they found Family &…
When mothers get together, they talk about their children. When female inmates file into the library at the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center (Tulsa County Jail), the conversation always turns to their children. Even though many of the mothers have not seen or held their kids for months, they say their children are always…
As seen in Tulsa Kids Magazine, October 2011 Q: What do you do when you know that you are parenting poorly? Lately, I have not had the patience to really be present for my two kids. I know what to do, but I feel absolutely unable to make myself do it. How do I keep…
Tulsa Kids Magazine (July 2017) story by Brandon Schmitz The article begins, “Most parents and caregivers want to raise resilient children – children who are able to overcome hardships of varying magnitudes. Indeed, strengthening this “muscle” within a child leads to greater long-term mental health. How someone deals with an issue depends on how his…
“My parents got divorced when I was seven, and it’s been really hard since then. I’m afraid that I’ll end up like my parents. I hope that I can one day find someone who will love me for me, and who can promise that even if things go bad, we won’t end up like my…
