About ME to WE

If you've been catching the re-runs of Sex and the City lately, you may have caught an episode where Miranda, a fiercely independent woman and diehard New Yorker, resists the prospect of moving to Brooklyn for the sake of her growing family. Living outside of Manhattan is simply not who she is, but finally she realizes it isn't just about herself anymore. It's also about her husband, her toddler son, and yes, their cat. She chooses the square footage and back yard of Brooklyn for the good of the family, for the "we" they have formed.

This "we" thinking doesn't just apply to homes, cars, or other big decisions families make. Thinking "we" rather than "me" also applies to bedtime power struggles, sibling rivalries, and other daily challenges. Jobs, finances, and other issues take their toll on us, but parenting our families doesn't have to be one more stressor. Thinking "we" reminds us parenting is a privilege to enjoy.

Thinking "we" can transform your family. Thinking "we" means responding to situations with a "how are we going to handle this?" attitude instead of "what am I going to do now?" attitude. Thinking "we" helps form healthy boundaries for healthy independent kids. Thinking "we" may just free you up from the battle over broccoli or the cell phone wars so you can spend more quality time together.

Try this fun and judgment-free boost to your family life! Single parents, blended families, grandparents, or traditional families-you'll all be glad you came. The six fun and practical sessions of Parenting Families: From Me to We help you practice "we" thinking, with expert advice from Dr. David Ludwig, counselor to many families and author of The Power of We . Real parents and real family situations featured in the DVD set up conversations and give you ideas to use immediately. Click here to read about the sessions.