tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.comments2024-01-09T02:22:22.680-05:00FamilyThinking.com with Dr. Alan SingerDr. Alan M. Singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242709892550579433noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-26312562858361119092015-05-14T21:44:56.035-04:002015-05-14T21:44:56.035-04:00Nice Post, Thanks for your very useful information...Nice Post, Thanks for your very useful <a href="http://www.driversloader.com/2015/05/canon-pixma-mp600-printer-drivers.html" title="" rel="nofollow">i</a><a href="http://www.tryfreesoft.com/2015/05/hp-laserjet-pro-400-color-printer.html" title="" rel="nofollow">n</a><a href="http://www.xeroxdriverprinter.com/xerox-phaser-6121mfp-driver-download/" title="" rel="nofollow">f</a><a href="http://Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531935189743499930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-39467275044635679862014-11-05T23:03:06.402-05:002014-11-05T23:03:06.402-05:00If money were no object, hell if we made a combine...If money were no object, hell if we made a combined income of 100k a year or more, I'd add one more little one to bring the total to three kids ( the two now are mine from a previous marriage). He wants one of his own, but sadly we both need to work to pay the mortgage. It's not fiscally responsible to have more kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-70873477625654868392013-10-15T04:36:06.425-04:002013-10-15T04:36:06.425-04:00Brilliant! Great talk that was extremely insightf...Brilliant! Great talk that was extremely insightful and very entertaining. It’s given me loads to think about.PPLIChttp://lifestyle.inquirer.net/123355/supporting-your-health-as-you-agenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-19758816717630875292013-05-14T10:55:00.291-04:002013-05-14T10:55:00.291-04:00Great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wan...Great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts.<br />chiropractors njhttp://www.totalbodynj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-55925013518948386402013-04-10T05:58:18.289-04:002013-04-10T05:58:18.289-04:00Hi nice Post written by you guys. It is amazing an...Hi nice Post written by you guys. It is amazing and wonderful to visit your site. Thank a ton for such a nice post.nj physical therapistshttp://www.totalbodynj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-62060648346312578962013-03-29T23:28:06.226-04:002013-03-29T23:28:06.226-04:00This is so great .... there is so much to learn fr...This is so great .... there is so much to learn from this post !! thank you so much for this great share.acupuncture bell's palsyhttp://www.naturalmedicineoc.com/blog/acupuncture-bells-palsy-acupuncturist-bells-palsy-successful-treatments-picture-testimonials-to-share-the-hope-natural-medicine-center-offers-acupuncture-herbs-dietary-supplements-and-nutrit/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-91392940522598214822013-01-25T00:30:07.527-05:002013-01-25T00:30:07.527-05:00Child years is some duration of learning and growi...Child years is some duration of learning and growing. An occasion when errors occur, limitations are pressed and problems are fixed. These difficulties continue into maturity, the only difference is, once we are grownups people anticipate us to have discovered some skills to deal with them.<br /><a href="http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/street-fights-2-kids" rel="nofollow">Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097876241776521847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-84924915369067792032012-09-01T13:07:07.840-04:002012-09-01T13:07:07.840-04:00Oh for heavens sake, enought with the "divorc...Oh for heavens sake, enought with the "divorce is devastatign for children yeada yada...i come from two loving but divorced parents. My motther is not a "single parent" because my father is in my life. The most screwed up people I know come from "intact" homes that you speak of with visions of ozzie and harriet. Children become adults, remember? Just because youhave twoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-56487622656512591822012-04-25T00:29:43.642-04:002012-04-25T00:29:43.642-04:00Happy Belated! This mama never enjoyed the child c...Happy Belated! This mama never enjoyed the child care tasks- I still don't. Too overwhelming and mentally exhausting! Their dad was the primary caregiver while I was the student/breadwinner. He got a lot of satisfaction out of being the primary caregiver. And I got to sleep at night!Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-56088380675144535302012-02-27T06:48:36.035-05:002012-02-27T06:48:36.035-05:00Nothing more to say than absolutely brilliantNothing more to say than absolutely brilliantYang Brandhttp://www.carrisahealthservices.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-48306828399613114122012-02-27T06:48:12.045-05:002012-02-27T06:48:12.045-05:00I really treasure your piece of work, Great post.I really treasure your piece of work, Great post.Jamwal Deepakhttp://www.herbsdaily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-38990883699509594602012-02-15T22:36:53.977-05:002012-02-15T22:36:53.977-05:00How true re the Unknowns of parenting Zoie!
I off...How true re the Unknowns of parenting Zoie! <br />I offer pre-marital counseling to couples and we naturally discuss FamSize decisions. While I DO believe that pre-marital counseling helps couples, just because you "discuss" the sleep deprivation from an infant, doesn't mean that you are at all prepared for the physical impact of days and nights with little or no sleep.Dr. Alan M. Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242709892550579433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-71633627007293663482012-02-15T22:30:53.499-05:002012-02-15T22:30:53.499-05:00That's why I tell couples that its a waste of ...That's why I tell couples that its a waste of time to discuss how many total children they want...before getting married. They need to decide and be of one mind in one vital decision--if they want to have a child. A couple that I counsel cross-country via Skype just reiterated to me that she has her heart set on a large family like her family of origin (4) and he is not sure if he even wants Dr. Alan M. Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242709892550579433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-24371100587126683142012-02-12T14:00:34.491-05:002012-02-12T14:00:34.491-05:00I'm always shocked (and yes, I admit, rather j...I'm always shocked (and yes, I admit, rather judgemental) when I see that a family who is already experiencing a very unhappy marriage is expecting another child. Do parents sometimes think that a new baby works like glue to hold them together? I feel so fortunate to have a partner who enjoys our children as much as I do and who is supportive and generous. I'm not sure what my reactionPatti @ Jazzy Mamahttp://www.angelbabyjazzymama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-20026060315815927852012-02-12T03:11:08.323-05:002012-02-12T03:11:08.323-05:00Thank you for sharing your insights for the carniv...Thank you for sharing your insights for the carnival. I tend to agree that decisions that affect the family unit need to be made in a safe space of mutual trust and openness.<br /><br />My partner and I were together for 15 years before we decided to have children. We discussed both being child-free, as well as each additional child to bring in to our family.<br /><br />We haven't always beenZoie @ TouchstoneZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688056216105729821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-39686426699900521682012-02-10T13:39:53.049-05:002012-02-10T13:39:53.049-05:00This is wonderful advice! :)This is wonderful advice! :)Fine and Fairhttp://fineandfair.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-4982328570330758342012-02-09T17:43:09.931-05:002012-02-09T17:43:09.931-05:00Very interesting! I totally agree that a couple ha...Very interesting! I totally agree that a couple has to be in complete agreement on how many children to add, otherwise one could end up resenting the other and like you say, end in a "lousy marriage". Thanks for sharing your work :-)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724365531064024636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-76754204520444412232012-02-09T10:10:43.879-05:002012-02-09T10:10:43.879-05:00Thanks for participating in today's family siz...Thanks for participating in today's family size blog carnival! Your perspectives on family size are interesting and I agree with you that parents should make sure that their relationship is strong and loving before welcoming more children.<br /><br />-Kerry @ City Kids Homeschooling<br />http://cityhomeschooling.blogspot.com/Kerry McDonald, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05970816682727759140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-49046086655206273092011-11-05T02:44:54.478-04:002011-11-05T02:44:54.478-04:00Thank you, Dr. Singer. Your kind words are much ap...Thank you, Dr. Singer. Your kind words are much appreciated. RobinRobin Schwartznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-69078371817931366392011-06-18T12:17:28.630-04:002011-06-18T12:17:28.630-04:00Truly wonderful what Dr. Singer and Sharon Jayson ...Truly wonderful what Dr. Singer and Sharon Jayson have done.Also do not overlook the important of a professional, certified Family Doula to do the right thing during the often painful transition.<br />www.thefamilydoula.com<br /><br />and look up "Doula" in Wikipedia.org for definitions of this worthy occupation.Bill Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105189565783620351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-75642513862547021662011-05-06T15:31:57.146-04:002011-05-06T15:31:57.146-04:00Congratulations on the book. You are doing all of ...Congratulations on the book. You are doing all of the right things to get the message out. Good luck!<br />Kelly DamronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-12064305628056363712011-04-12T23:16:01.964-04:002011-04-12T23:16:01.964-04:00New England Journal of Medicine spells it all out-...New England Journal of Medicine spells it all out---Feb 25, 1999<br />"Longer intervals were associated with higher risks"<br />AMSDr. Alan M. Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242709892550579433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-11347325848633489382011-04-11T02:37:44.173-04:002011-04-11T02:37:44.173-04:00Why no more than 5 years?Why no more than 5 years?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-44097685486453627662011-04-08T11:11:03.534-04:002011-04-08T11:11:03.534-04:00After the book promos, you should do a stint on on...After the book promos, you should do a stint on one of the morning news shows or late night talk shows.<br /><br />Ok, friends, family, and CLIENTS of Alan Singer, how come I'm not seeing anyone else post here? If I was still in my child-bearing/rearing years, I would certainly be reading the book and listening. For that matter, I have children who are just beginning their families, so I Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991222360911176578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19358812.post-52519210066518716362011-04-07T19:18:39.233-04:002011-04-07T19:18:39.233-04:00Love is the key, Alan, regardless of the family si...Love is the key, Alan, regardless of the family size or the gender of the children. You need to want the child and want to be a parent. A partnership with God goes along way also, whether we have one or a dozen (or more) children, biological, adopted or special needs. Each child needs to feel loved, wanted, and valued for their own uniqueness and qualities.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991222360911176578noreply@blogger.com