How Affectionate in Front of the Kids?

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Kori Rodley Irons

As if maneuvering around dating as a single parent isn’t enough of an issue in and of itself, many of us also wrestle with how we should behave or act when we’ve seen someone long enough for it to become serious—especially how we should behave or act in front of our children. It will depend on our values, our past experiences, and the values of our potential partner, but it is an issue worth giving some thought. I read conflicting philosophies and advice on this issue all the time. Some say how important it is for our children to see … Continue reading →

To Hug or Not to Hug?

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Tristi Pinkston

I was talking with some friends today about the way society has changed over the last several years. It used to be that we could hug each other and think nothing of it, but with sexual harassment and child abuse on the rise, we’ve all become very careful in how we treat each other. To some people, hugging is more natural than a handshake, and the hugs are offered as a sincere expression of caring and friendship, but with all the suspicion that abounds, they have to curtail a gesture that otherwise is very natural to them. For the most … Continue reading →