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 Despite
what society wants us to believe, no one is born knowing how
to parent or how to achieve harmony in family life. It's a constant
process of learning, reflection, and seeing what "works"
for your family.
At
Family Rhythms, we help nurture this process by working closely
with parents and children around issue of concern, publishing
articles on various aspects of family life, from infant development
to parenting teenagers, and holding educational events for moms,
dads and children.
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Articles by Michael and Lee McKenzie on Families, Parenting,
and Other Issues
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- Discipline With Dignity: Parents Teach Valuable Lessons
By Lee H. McKenzie, RN, MSN, MA and Michael D. McKenzie, MD, FAAP/ Family Rhythms
Friday, May 26, 2006
We seem to be living in a time in our culture when our appetite for public humiliation is increasing. Consider, for example, the growing popularity of television shows that glorify rudeness, glib characterizations of others and lack of empathy (e.g., American Idol, The Apprentice, Survivor, Super Nanny, etc.). While these shows are very popular and presumably allow us to witness ‘how a star is born', the editing clearly favors cheap laughs at the expense of another. The publicly aired negative comments on these T.V. shows are all assessments of another person's behavior. ...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids June 2006 issue" |
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In many families, one child plus one child adds up to power struggles. Sibling rivalry ¾ conflict between children in a family—is one of the most common problems that parents face on a daily basis. In one sense it is inevitable. As children are learning to navigate their social space, they often bump up against their brother or sister. When those “bumps” occur, many children try to undermine the other, argue, tease, whine, tattle to parents, or even engage in acts of physical aggression. Sibling rivalry is not a product of our modern way of life however; it is an old story. ...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids May 2006 issue" |
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One bright, sunny morning a chicken and pig were walking down a country road when they spotted a sign on a local cafe announcing the breakfast special: “All the bacon and eggs you can eat for $1.99”. “What a bargain,” said the chicken, “Let's go in, I'm hungry”. The pig hesitated. “What's wrong with you?” asked the chicken, “this is a great deal”. After a few more moments of hesitation, the pig looked at him and said, “The decision is not that easy…for you it's an affirmation of your ability…for me it's a commitment.” ...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids April 2006 issue" |
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“Mom, I don't feel well…do I have to go to school today?” When parents hear those words, it is usually early in the morning as they are trying to get their child out of bed, dressed, fed and out of the house on time...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids February 2006 issue" |
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How can parents have fun in 3.2 hours?
By Lee H. McKenzie, RN, MSN, MA and Michael D. McKenzie, MD, FAAP/ Family Rhythms
Friday, August 19, 2005
It was unusual to have dinner out with friends on a week night. There were eight of us. We had just ordered dinner and were enjoying each other's company, sitting back, talking about our lives...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids September 2005 issue" |
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Playing games with children: Should parents always lose?
By Lee H. McKenzie, RN, MSN, MA and Michael D. McKenzie, MD, FAAP/ Family Rhythms
Friday, July 22, 2005
A father recently asked us a very interesting question: "When I play games with my son, should I always let him win?" As we talked about his concern, it became clear that, like many nurturing parents, he felt that the experience of winning would foster his son's self esteem... [more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids August 2005 issue" |
- Mattie's wish: The challenge of negotiating change
By Lee H. McKenzie, RN, MSN, MA and Michael D. McKenzie, MD, FAAP/ Family Rhythms
Friday, June 17, 2005
Summertime finds many families in the midst of change. Once school is out, many children start new camps or sports, some parents change jobs and need to relocate, some decide to buy new homes or spend the summer away...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids July 2005 issue" |
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Parents and Toddlers: A Clash of Cultures
By Lee H. McKenzie, RN, MSN, MA and Michael D. McKenzie, MD, FAAP/ Family Rhythms
Friday, May 20, 2005
The phase of life between18 months and 3 years is a time of rapid acquisition of new skills across every domain of functioning...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids June 2005 issue" |
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Hermit crabs and bike helmets
By Lee H. McKenzie, RN, MSN, MA and Michael D. McKenzie, MD, FAAP/ family rhythms
Sometimes the least likely events give new meaning to the many life lessons we try to pass on to our children. Here's a case in point. Our business...[more]
"This article was originally published in Parents and Kids April 2005 issue"
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