My wife usually wants to make a big deal out of Father’s Day. We have my two siblings and their adult children over, as well as ours. She plans a big cookout (I’m the grill master) and lawn games that last way into the evening. By the time people leave, I’m exhausted and don’t necessarily […]
Boundaries With the Mom Squad
Setting boundaries are always a good thing. This past week, I had a long conversation with Channel 3’s Maureen Kyle, the host of Mom Squad, about the delicate boundaries that can be set between parents and grandparents. Below are some of the possible scenarios for boundary setting: Parents can set boundaries around: what kinds of […]
Navigating Communication With Extended Family
Your communication issues can sometimes extend to family. This month’s positive point in working with a client was around this couple’s relationship with an extended family member. I’m not sure how many people know that I coach men and women on how to communicate in a variety of family situations. It can involve a daughter […]
Repairing Family Relationships
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy is about fixing a broken family relationship. I used to get along with my sister-in-law. In fact, she felt very much like a real sister to me. Then we had an argument while talking to each other on the phone. I became so frustrated with her that I hung up […]
Not Fond of Your Spouse’s Family?
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy is about what you can do when you don’t like your spouse’s family. I love my husband dearly, but I can’t stand his family. They are loud, abrasive, and rude. I haven’t gone to family events for 3 years and I know it saddens my husband. Why do I have to go […]
