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08/03/2016
A Reminder to All Moms When my now 15-year-old daughter was born, I stayed home with her for one year, then went back to work two days a week. Even though the home daycare I chose for her was a warm, loving environment, I still hated leaving her... More >>

Tags: BehaviorDay CareHomeschoolParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomTeensValuesWomen's Point of View
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08/02/2016
If I Had a 'Do Over' I'm a father of several daughters. I've learned that a father has to show his daughter that first and foremost, she is protected and that her dad will defend her and keep her safe... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMen's Point of ViewParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStressTeensValues
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08/01/2016
We Need Strong, Educated Youth For Our Future As a college professor teaching freshman English and literature courses, it's been my experience that today's students expect an 'A' just for showing up... More >>

Tags: BehaviorInternet-MediaParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStressTeensValues
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07/29/2016
I Broke The Rule I am a proud stay-at-home mom. I've heard your stance on kids with cell phones, but somehow I thought MY kids were different and that they'd totally obey my rule of not using the chat option on their phones. Boy, was I wrong... More >>

Tags: BehaviorInternet-MediaParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStressTeens
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07/28/2016
Social Skills of Our Future It will be interesting to see what will happen to society over the next years. Children today are permanently hooked to their devices... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorInternet-MediaPersonal ResponsibilityTeensValues
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07/27/2016
Bring It On You are seriously a mom to me. You have saved my life and made life better for my son, Matthew... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorPersonal ResponsibilityRaising Boys to MenRegarding Dr. LauraTeensWomen's Point of View
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07/25/2016
Enhancing the Family Dining Experience Mealtime for families should be a pleasant experience where members come together to share in themselves. Historically, food is a well-known catalyst for bringing people together... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRelativesTeensTipsValues
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07/25/2016
I Am A Better Person Because Of YOU I don't know if you will read this but I just want you to know how incredible you are. I have been listening to you for over 15 years and you changed my life... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConsciencePersonal ResponsibilityRaising Boys to MenRegarding Dr. LauraTeens
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07/22/2016
It Just Takes 1 Ingredient Your assumption that daughters who have a great relationship with their dads will seek out and often marry a man very similar in personality is dead on... More >>

Tags: AttitudeChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMen's Point of ViewMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingTeensValues
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07/18/2016
Five Strategies to Stay Close as The Kids Become Adults Parenting is a daunting journey, filled with joy and challenges at every age. Being a mom of young children is a path filled with so many rituals that keep families together. As kids become adults however, this begins to change... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRelativesTeens
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