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-Back to the homepage A Cloudy Day in Small Town I've never tried to be my children's friend. Maybe I'm old school, but I think my children probably already have enough friends, but they only get one dad and I should probably act like one. Recent... Teens and the Part-time Job: The Pros and Cons of Letting ... It seems like a great idea: your high school student spending a few hours a night at the local grocery store making a few extra bucks. In many ways, it is a win-win situation. They can use the mone... Where Do We Find the Energy for Early-Year Parenting? Stepping into the role of mother or father of an infant can be one of the most exhausting jobs we'll ever have. Our newborns' irregular rhythms will throw our own into disarray. Contemporary wisdom... The Challenge of Modern Parenting Over the last few decades, our culture has become less and less clear about its messages to parents and other guardians and educators of its children. Parents often experience doubts or guilt regar... Diffusing the Heated Moments with Our Partners Many of the problems that intimate partners face result from unspoken assumptions that both of them are holding onto. Difficulties with communication arise when our partners are saying one thing an... Where Boys Find their Mentors Many sons in our day and age spend a lot of time separated from their fathers due to work constraints, divorce or other factors. The lack of a consistent male role model in the house can complicate... Why Is Everybody Always Picking on Me? When I was twelve I had braces, thick, blue plastic glasses, and long wavy hair. Very Sarah Jessica Parker in Square Pegs. Needless to say, I was an easy target for other girls and boys to pick on.... Should Your Child Have a Cell Phone? In some ways, the cellular phone revolution has become a monster out of control. Everyone has to have a cell phone. This includes adults, teens and preteens. Even toddlers walk around with toy cell... Teaching Kids to Relish their Responsibilities Children primarily learn things not from being lectured to, instructed, or drilled, but rather through imitation. A dozen occasions where we might try to explain to them how something should be don... TV Tips For Your Family It's hard to deny it, television is pretty enjoyable. Sometimes it gets so enjoyable that we watch too much, taking time away from outdoor activities, family togetherness, even important things lik... |
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