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10/01/2012
Focusing on the Positive I called you recently because my family complained that I preferred my in-laws over them, and that my young son had a better relationship with his paternal grandparents. More >>

Tags: AttitudeFamily/Relationships - FamilyFollow up to CallMarriageNegativityRead On-AirRelationshipsRelativesResponse to a Call
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10/01/2012
Mommy Likes Me Best! - 6 Ways to Avoid the Favoritism Trap Which one of your children do you love the most? I know what you're thinking: 'You don't ASK parents that! We're not supposed to have favorites.' But do you really walk the talk?... More >>

Tags: FamilyKidsParentingRaising childrenRelationshipsRelativesSiblingssisters
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09/28/2012
My Grandson, the Ranger My son deserted his family 22 years ago leaving his wife with a newborn and 3 year old. My husband and I helped our daughter-in-law raise the boys. The oldest grandson left for the Army and is currently in the Ranger program. I wanted to share his letter to us with you. More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamily/Relationships - FamilyMilitaryRead On-AirRelativesValues
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09/27/2012
A Committed Stay-at-Home Family Four years ago, my husband was laid-off from a company that he had worked for for 21 years. He was among tens of thousands of employees who had their lives involuntarily redirected as a result of 'company B' buying 'company A'. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyRead On-AirRelationshipsRelativesSAHM stay-at-home mom
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09/24/2012
Family Taking Care of Each Other I am a long time listener and love your show. I listen to you almost every day. I hear a lot of people that don't get along with family members... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBehaviorDo the Right ThingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyHealthHelpingRelativesValues
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09/24/2012
To Be a Younger Sibling My younger sister had to be scrappy. In our loud family, she was either going to get lost or have to fight hard to be heard as the baby or four girls, which is what she did... More >>

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09/24/2012
How to Have the Relationship of Your Own Dreams...and Not Others' Dreams for You! Many unhappy couples look at their marriages and say, "What is happening to us?!" And the common answer: They are giving up their own dreams to live the dreams and values of others... More >>

Tags: DatingFriendsFriendshipsHusbands and WivesrelationshipRelationshipsRelativesSelfishromance.comStrengthening marriageValues
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09/21/2012
Nana and her Sewing Machine I am the 'Nana' to 9 wonderful grandchildren--the product of two of my four children (the daughters). The children range in age from 15 months to 9 years. I am blessed to live in close proximity to all of them, and the 'cousins' spend much time together. More >>

Tags: Child's humorGrandparentsHumorMental HealthRelationshipsRelativesSAHM stay-at-home momTherapist
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09/20/2012
The Power of Grandchildren My parents have been married 57 years. I see them now and could only hope that I have a relationship like theirs when I am in my 70s and 80s. However, growing up their relationship was nothing like it is now. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentAttitudeFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGrandchildrenMarriageNew AttitudeRelationshipsRelatives
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09/11/2012
What Event Should We Attend? I phoned you about a month ago as I was having a hard time deciding which wedding to attend. We live in Alberta - Canada and have a cousin's wedding in Ohio and my nephew's wedding in Las Vegas on the same day. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFollow up to CallRelationshipsRelativesResponse to a Call
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