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01/08/2013
The Best Gift My True Love (and True Hero) Ever Gave Me My husband and I were married almost a year when we decided to start our family. Several months later, we found out we were having twin boys! However, I delivered them at only 28 weeks... More >>

Tags: AppreciationAttitudeBehaviorGratitudeHusbandMotherhood-FatherhoodPregnancyRead On-AirValues
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01/07/2013
Courting Can Be Done in Many Different Ways ...I got very nostalgic about our dating life and how he used to court me. It had me daydreaming of our first months together and how he tried so much to impress me and be such a gentleman. I honestly got a little sad and resentful that that time is gone. More >>

Tags: AppreciationAttitudeBehaviorDatingGratitudeRead On-AirValues
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01/07/2013
Yet Another Child's Response From a Broken Family In short, I have a childhood friend who has 3 kids under 7 who chose to leave her husband to pursue her own happiness with a sorority sister's husband. She chose her own happiness to move her kids out of state to be with her now new husband. More >>

Tags: BehaviorDivorceDivorce effects on childrenMarriageParentingSelfishness
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01/07/2013
How to Say 'No' Are you scared of saying "no" to people? Are you worried that you'll look bad, not be liked, or come across as rude or selfish if you do? More >>

Tags: AnxietyAttitudeBehaviorCommitmentFearFriendshipsHealthMannersMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilitySelfishStress
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12/20/2012
My 'Wonderful' In-Laws!! After years of therapy trying to figure out why my own mother didn't like me, I met my mom-in-law. She taught me true love between a mother and her daughter. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBehaviorFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentIn-LawsKindnessMother-in-law/Daughter-in-lawMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRead On-AirRelationships
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12/18/2012
Perspective is Powerful We lost my 10 year old son for about a half an hour this weekend at our town's crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony. I have never been so terrified and heartsick in my life! More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChristmasGratitudeHolidaysParentingPerspectiveValues
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12/18/2012
Video: My Teen Is Shy Although high school yearbooks have categories for 'Most Likely to Succeed' and 'Class Clown,' there is no superlative for 'Most Shy.' The teenage years can be a difficult transition period, especially if you're not an outgoing person. If your teen is shy, I've got some tips to help them break out of their comfort zone. More >>

Tags: BehaviorFamily/Relationships - TeensFriendshipsParentingRelationshipsShynessTeens
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12/18/2012
My Teen Is Shy My daughter is 15, and, like most teens is concerned with the social aspect of high school... She is shy and feeling overwhelmed with not being outgoing enough. More >>

Tags: BehaviorFamily/Relationships - TeensFriendshipsParentingRelationshipsShynessTeens
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12/07/2012
Each of Us Can Make a Difference I am grateful for my 13-year-old daughter, who is such a delight. I want to share a story with you as to why I am so grateful. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCompassionDoing the Right ThingGratitudeParentingRead On-AirValues
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11/29/2012
Ten Qualities of a Real Man 1. He has a good sense of right and wrong.
2. He supports his family financially.... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBehaviorFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyFinancesMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingRaising Boys to MenReal menRelationshipsRelativesRespectRole modelValues
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