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12/13/2012
Not Everything Is Forgivable I am really ticked off that so many experts, shrinks, religious leaders, and medical doctors say that if you've been wronged, regardless of how severely, you must forgive the person who wronged you or you are considered a bad person who will never heal. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyForgivenessFriendshipsPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsRelativesReligionResponsibilitySocial Issues
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12/07/2012
Christmas Gift Ideas My husband and I are really trying to give gifts of self this Christmas, partly because we're on a tight budget and partly because it's more in the true spirit of Christmas. More >>

Tags: Christmas presentsFamily/Relationships - FamilyFinancesHolidaysRelationshipsRelatives
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12/06/2012
My Nephew Gets It I was visiting my mother recently while my 8-year-old nephew and 6-year-old niece (brother and sister) were also at her house playing. Mother and I were in the living room when the kids came walking in, arguing again as siblings do. More >>

Tags: Child's humorHumorRelationshipsRelativesSiblings
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12/05/2012
Career vs. Time at Home I really didn't give it much thought but always knew I needed to be home and my family would always come first...When I got back from Vietnam, I was married and just started in my career as an air conditioning and heating service technician. More >>

Tags: CareerFamily/Relationships - FamilyGrandchildrenGrandparentsJobMarriageMilitaryRelationshipsRelatives
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12/04/2012
Recognizing The Struggle We spoke a few weeks back regarding my wife's mother who hasn't spoken to us since last Christmas because she didn't like the way we split our time up. I mentioned to you I was worried my wife would slip back into old habits and call her mother. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFollow up on a CallIn-LawsMarriageMother-in-lawRead On-AirRelationshipsRelativesResponse to a Call
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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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11/28/2012
A Night That Changed My Life At midnight on the evening of January 18, 1997 - I pleaded to God to let my son live -- a moment that changed my life and I will remember forever. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyLife lessonsMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodPersonal ResponsibilityRead On-AirRelationshipsRelativesReligion
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11/26/2012
Nightmarish Dream Weddings The economy is really bad, and it's not going to get better anytime soon. Because finances are such an issue, practicality is especially important these days. However, a lot of people still have delusions of grandeur about certain things like weddings. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentCommitmentDatingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyFinancesFriendshipsMarriageRelativesWedding
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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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11/19/2012
Birthday Flowers to Mother-in-Law I thought I'd share something with you that you could suggest to listeners to help them strengthen their relationships with their mother-in-laws. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyIn-LawsMother-in-lawRelationshipsRelatives
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