Parenting Articles by Mark Brandenburg

Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC, coaches fathers by phone to balance their life and improve their family relationships.

Pastiche Family Portal is privileged to feature Mark Brandenburg as a monthly columnist writing about parenting issues and providing practical advice.

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• Men, Wives and Arguments
  In a country with a 50% divorce rate, it’s important for men to do their part in making their relationships work. And one of the first steps in doing that is to stop the “same old argument” they’ve had with their wives for years. Here are some tips on how to do it.
  
  
• Parents, Chores, and Kids
  If parents would like their kids to be successful as adults, there are some methods of achieving this which may be surprising. All they have to do is begin chores early in their children’s lives, and they set the stage for future success.
  
  
• Fathers vs Mothers Parenting Style
  Fathers have a very different style of parenting than mothers do. And while fathers may not realize it, their style of parenting has great value to their kids. Read this article to learn some examples of how a father’s style of parenting can benefit his kids.
• Forgiving Your Father for Father's Day
  Fathers will always have the shadow of their father close by. To be a more effective parent for their kids, fathers have the opportunity to forgive their fathers. This will allow them to more easily accept their own children—which is one of the most important things fathers do.
  
  
• When is Father's Day? Fathers work hard, as do most parents. But at times, they may feel unappreciated and invisible. Here are some reasons to avoid allowing these feelings to spread in your family.
  
  
• Teaching your Kids Manners
  Manners seem to be a thing of the past for many families, but they are as valuable and important now as they ever were. Here are some guidelines to help create a well-mannered child in your family.
  
• Fathers, Egos, and Youth Sports
  Parents all over the country are getting involved in youth sports this Spring. For many parents, this is a test of their ability to be supportive and positive with their child. There are guidelines that will help most parents negotiate their way through youth sports.

• My Kids Are Driving Me Crazy, and What to Do About It No matter where you go, parents are talking about the same problems they have with their kids. And the sad truth about these problems is that parents are usually major contributors to them.
  
• Oh NO, the Sex Talk
  Talking to your kids about sex isn’t the easiest thing in the world. But if we’d like our kids to share our values and beliefs about sex, we need to do our job. Here are some ways to move ahead with this difficult issue.
  
• My Kids Should Always Obey Me
  Fathers may have irrational thoughts that help trigger angry outbursts with their children. This article offers ten techiniques fathers can use to limit their anger with their kids.
  

• Fathers, Daughters and Eating Disorders
  Just because an unhealthy environment surrounds us doesn’t mean it’s good for our daughters. The statistics on eating disorders show this beyond the shadow of a doubt. If fathers don’t act now in their daughter’s behalf, others will act for them.
  
• Toddlers, TV, and Attention Problems
  The days of the “harmless” argument for TV and kids needs to be put to rest. Parents need to be educated about the very real possibility of causing future attention problems for their kids.
  
  
• Are Men to Blame for the Divorce Problem in This Country?
  It’s time for couples to grow up and to start looking to meet the needs of your family. It’s time to stop running away when things get difficult, and to start persevering through the pain.
  
  
• Fathers and Holidays
  You can choose to have more joy, openness, and spirit this holiday. After all, most of it is choice! And, your kids are watching you very closely!
  
  
• Simple Living Amidst a Holiday Frenzy As parents in America today, we’re made to feel as though we need to provide the latest gadgets for ourselves, and for our children. And it seems that at the rate we’re going, these gadgets will cost us most of our money, and most of our time.


• My Kids Are Driving Me Crazy
  While it’s easy to point fingers at your kids, remember the old saying: “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
  
  
• Kids, Rudeness and Teaching Moments
  Parents live in challenging times, but world peace still begins at home. Your teaching moments are waiting, along with your children.
  
  
• Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
  We live in a world that's filled with violence; shouldn't we provide a place for our kids where there isn't any?

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