I have a tendency to focus so much on work that I don’t spend time with my 16 year-old son. When I do, my relationship with my son improves. At the beginning of working with Cynthia 9 months ago, I was focusing on improving my communication and doing activities with my son. He was opening up to me more.
I’ve slipped back into my old habit of putting work first. As a result, we started arguing more. Because of backsliding and not putting my son as a priority, I haven’t been attending our monthly coaching calls with Cynthia. Just my wife has been. Again, putting work first.
In our recent call that I finally attended, Cynthia pointed out that my son will only be home 15 more months before he leaves for college. This is the last chance to build the connection that I truly want.
I’ve made a new determination to go out with my son once a month no matter what. I know my wife appreciates Cynthia getting through to me how important my son is to me. Sometimes it easier to listen to an “expert” than to my wife.
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About Cynthia Klein
Cynthia Klein’s mission is to contribute to World Peace and building healthy family relationships is the place to begin. As a parenting expert for over 30 years, parents have learned from Cynthia how to communicate more effectively as an ally rather than an adversary. Her unique Family Harmony System teaches parents of 5 and older how to have open dialogue, solve problems together, support one another, and build mutual respect. Cynthia is the author of Ally Parenting and the video-based self-paced program Win, Win, Win, Parenting. She has presented over 700 talks and coached hundreds of parents privately towards greater family connection and harmony. To learn more about her services of coaching and speaking, contact Cynthia Klein at , visit her website at bridges2understanding.com.
