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06/14/2013
My Father's Perseverance My dad is the kind of man that all men should strive to be. Is he perfect? Not by a long shot. More >>

Tags: DadsFather's DayMilitaryMotherhood-FatherhoodRaising kidsValues
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05/28/2013
Five Things Parents Worry About That Don't Matter Parents tend to get unhinged by things that have nothing to do with raising a child to be a successful adult. Here are five of them... More >>

Tags: AnxietyCollegeEducationHealthRaising kidsStay-at-Home MomStressStudents
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04/26/2013
How to Dump a Baby at Day Care I found these responses to a post on Facebook which is labeled as a "mommy" site. A mommy asking for 'advice' on how to leave her 4-month old baby without guilt... More >>

Tags: Day CareDay care dangersDaycareMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRaising kidsStay-at-Home Mom
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04/26/2013
Clueless Parents I was raised without values or morals and was pretty confused as a young lady. I was basically without anything to guide me... More >>

Tags: Morals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRaising kidsValues
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04/25/2013
Wake Up Woman! I am writing to you because unfortunately I started listening to you late and did not choose wisely. But I have made lemonade out of lemons... More >>

Tags: DivorceMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRaising kidsWoman's point of viewWomen's Point of View
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04/15/2013
Help Your Child to Persevere One of Winston Churchill's greatest speeches was just three words: "Never give up!" Here's why we need to pass on Churchill's message to our children... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceChildrenFamily/Relationships - TeensParentingRaising kidsTeensValues
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04/01/2013
The MoneySmart Family System: Teaching Financial Independence to Children of Every Age The MoneySmart Family System reveals how Steve and Annette raised their family of five MoneySmart kids using simple, yet revolutionary strategies. Together they've destroyed the myth that it costs more than $250,000 to raise a kid from birth to seventeen years old. More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesFrugalRaising kidsSimple SavingsStay-at-Home Mom
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12/17/2012
Safe Holiday Tech Gadgets: Five Things Every Parent Should Do Because Santa's elves need help, you may have asked your children to create a holiday wish list, and if your kids are like mine, there's at least one technological gadget on their list this year. Whatever the gadget is, if it connects to the Internet, there are five things you need to do before giving it to your child. More >>

Tags: Christmas presentsFamilyHolidaysInternetInternet-MediaInternet/MediaiPhoneKidsParentingRaising kidsRelationshipsRelativesSocial MediaTechnology
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11/26/2012
What to Do When You Learn Your Child Has Cyberbullied When you first find out that your child has been involved in a cyberbullying incident as the perpetrator, your first responsibility as a parent is helping your child learn from their mistake. You will be successful at doing just that by holding your child accountable for their actions and making sure they understand the consequences of those actions... More >>

Tags: FamilyInternet-MediaInternet/MediaKidsParentingRaising kidsRelationshipsRelativesSocial MediaTechnology
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09/07/2012
What is SGS? I teach high school in California, and my wife and I have two daughters. Fifteen years ago when our daughters were in high school and over 16 (we didn't allow them to date until they were 16), my younger daughter had been dating a young man for a few months.... More >>

Tags: DatingFamily/Relationships - TeensRaising kidsRead On-AirRelationshipsTeens
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