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Recent conversations with husbands of various backgrounds revealed very worrisome feelings about how they feel about their wives. They describe them very negatively, using words like: “disappointed, unprepared, rude, wasteful, selfish, uncaring, neglectful, argumentative, and not knowing how to please men.” Very harsh generalizations,  don’t you think? Are wives really that different today? What do you think? There seems to be reason for concern because these types of complaints are could put already vulnerable families at risk for dissolution as well as affect the welfare of our children. So, what do you think about how wives behave today? I expect many women will react very strongly to this question, based on what husbands are saying. Maybe some husbands could also get their wife’s permission to post a comment?

The next Sandcastles group for children of divorce ages 6-17 years in Pembroke Pines, Florida with Psychotherapist Dr. Percy Ricketts, is on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 4:00 pm.The next parenting class for divorcing or separated parents will be on Saturday, July 24, 2010, starting at 9:30 am. For registration or for further information, please visit www.divorceclass.info.

The timing of your divorce is very crucial. In fact, when you divorce could affect your children throughout their lives. Therefore, if at all possible, do not divorce close to significant dates like major holidays, birthdays or other significant dates. Many children will associate those dates with major losses. Hence, this is something for you to think about very seriously as you embark on the life-altering decision of divorce. For more information on divorce and divorce-related concerns, or to obtain divorce resources by Dr. Percy Ricketts of Pembroke Pines, Florida, please visit www.divorceclass.info.

‘Before you divorce,” get educated on how you and your children could be affected. Get a copy of the small book by Psychotherapist and Divorce Consultant, Dr. Percy Ricketts of Broward County, Pembroke Pines, Florida. Autographed copies are available from www.divorceclass.info. Unless there in abuse or domestic violence, don’t make a life-altering decision before you are sure about what you are doing.

Enrollment in parenting classes since May would seem to suggest that the divorce rate might be increasing again. Hopefully, that is not the case . We can only look forward to data confirming what the real situation is. To enroll in a divorce education class with Psychotherapist, Dr. Percy Ricketts of Broward County, Pembroke Pines, Florida, or to purchase marriage and divorce-related resources, please visit www.divorceclass.info.

It is true - many fathers in America could do a much better job when it comes to their relationships with their children and with their children’s mother. Still, we should never forget that there are millions others, who do an exceptional job when it comes to caring for their children and relating well with mothers. Sadly, in this society, we do a great job of dishonoring and disrespecting fathers, to characterize them negatively and to give the impression that their presence does not matter. We need to place more emphasis on father presence and its positive effects and help help fathers where they fall short. So, this father’s day; hold the tie, the cologne, the socks and the tools. If you were not respecting and honoring dad all year or showing him how much he really matters in your life, maybe it is time for you to reflect on what Father’s Day really means. And mothers - many of you need to be blamed for how children feel about their fathers. Much of the negatives come from you. Remember, the best gift a mother can give to her children, is to show them how much she loves their father and to encourage them to have a great relationship with him. It’s not always easy but it is worth it! Father’s are just as important as mothers! Happy Fathers Day!

How George Survived His Parents’ Divorce is a small book for teenage children whose parents divorced. This book is designed to help children understand what divorce means and to help them cope with this life-changing process. If you are planning to divorce or you recently divorced, and you have teenage children, you can get a copy at www.divorceclass.info.  You can also register your children (ages 6-17 years) for divorce educational classes including the Sandcastles program with Psychotherapist, Dr. Percy Ricketts of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida, at the same web address.If they must adjust appropriately following divorce, children need all the help they can get.

After taking a dive due to the adverse economic climate, there is some indication that divorce rates might be climbing again. Meanwhile, regardless of why parents decide to split, the result for many children will unfortunately be the same - disastrous. Remember, for marriage and divorce supplies by Psychotherapist, Dr. Percy Ricketts of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida, or to register one of his classes, please visit www.divorceclass.info.

Congratulations! You have decided to get married this June. What you may not know however, is that no matter how much “in love” you might feel you are, just like all other marriages in America, the chance that yours might make it through the first decade is 50/50. Still, you have sent out the invitations to close friends and relatives and you are looking forward to not just the BIG day, but indeed to a life of eternal bliss.  You ca pull it off! However, “Before you get married,” there are “110 things you should know.” This is the latest volume by Psychotherapist, Marriage and Divorce Consultant, Dr. Percy Ricketts, of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida. Make sure you get a copy at www.divorceclass.info,” Before you get married.” Best of luck to you.

Father’s Day will be here soon. Make sure fathers get as much attention on that day as mothers did on Mother’s Day. Happy Father’s Day!