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Character/Courage/Conscience
08/27/2013
There Are No Free Lunches Since I was 15 years old, I played in bands as a guitarist and if I had a gig, well so much for whatever job I had. As I reached my twenties, still being broke and flopping wherever I could was not as cool as I previously thought... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFinancesMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingValues
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08/27/2013
Value of Educated Stay-at-Home Moms I'm attaching a link to an article that is trending online lately that made me proud to be a stay-at-home mom. I worked very hard to attend my university on full scholarship and feel that the work ethics, discipline and education I learned in college transcend into the home, where I am now working hard to teach my children the same core values... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceEducationMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRead On-AirValues
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08/27/2013
Living Within Your Means I am one of the few these days who was taught financial lessons growing up. Ever since I started to receive money for birthdays or babysitting, my parents sat me down and showed me how to budget and save money... More >>

Tags: BudgetCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFinancesMoneyMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblitySocial IssuesValues
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08/26/2013
Going Back to School Without Separation Anxiety Backpacks, new clothes and sack lunches are buzzwords this time of year. But for parents, they can bring worry and concern about their little ones. Beginning school for children is a time of excitement and anxiety... More >>

Tags: AnxietyCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceCollegeEducationHealthMary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPCSchoolSeparation AnxietyStressTeens
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08/26/2013
Complete the Job Properly and Fully My biggest influence on my work ethic was my father. WE had certain chores that were EXPECTED, not asked of, but expected. When these were not performed, or not properly performed, we had to do them at whatever hour it was, or redo them to make sure it was done properly... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingValues
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08/26/2013
An Abbreviation for Divorce My daughter and her husband got a divorce about 6 months ago but my daughter moved out a year ago. Her two boys are devastated... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceMarriageParentingValues
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08/22/2013
Dr. Laura's Ten More Commandments On yesterday's show there was some joking about you having your own ten commandments for listeners. Here's my draft... More >>

Tags: AbortionAdult Child-ParentCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceDatingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyGrandparentsHealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingRegarding Dr. LauraRelativesSexSocial IssuesThe Ten Commandments: The Significance of God's Laws in Everyday LifeValues
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08/02/2013
Why Women Cheat I believe there are 2 combined reasons why women cheat... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFriendsFriendshipsGodMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodPregnantReligionself-esteemselfishnessValues
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06/25/2013
Not Standing By I was raised to be my brother's keeper so to speak, and because of my experience of being a paramedic I often stop at accidents to provide first-aid and comfort. More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceInterventionPersonal ResponsibilityResponsibilityValues
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06/24/2013
Actions Speak Louder Than Words Yes, I stuck around in a relationship because I thought I could change a man. In fact, I married him... More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceHopeMarriageValues
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