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03/13/2013
Being Respected as a Mother As a divorced mother of two daughters, I struggled with doing the 'right thing' when it came to raising them. It was especially hard when the 'right thing' was also the 'difficult thing' as was most often the case. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Children, Divorce, Do the Right Thing, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising children, Respect, Values
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03/13/2013
Narcissism and Parenting You are right about the absolute selfishness of so many parents. My son is 7 months old and occasionally we attend a group for parents and infants. More >>

Tags: Children, Mental Health, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Narcissism, Parenting, Pregnant, Raising children, Response to a Call, Response to a Caller, SAHM stay-at-home mom
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03/12/2013
Emotionally Wealthy! Fifteen years ago, I had a son. The year he was born, I made $189,000.00. I was a great print saleswoman. Once I held him in my arms, I knew I had to find a way to be with him all day, everyday. Coming home and seeing my nanny holding him so close, broke my heart. More >>

Tags: Budget, Children, Finances, Marriage, Money, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising children, SAHM stay-at-home mom
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03/11/2013
Being Frugal I'm a stay-at-home mom to 2 boys and a new baby on the way! It's so hard financially, but totally worth it! More >>

Tags: Budget, Children, Finances, Frugal, Homeschool, Homeschooling, I am my kid's mom, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Pregnant, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Simple Savings
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03/08/2013
Revering Ourselves as Women Listening to the call: "Sarah needs to climb back on the pedestal" reminded me of something my mother told me about my father years ago. More >>

Tags: Backbone, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Marriage, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Pregnant, Respect, Response To A Call, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Self-respect, Values
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03/07/2013
A Dad's Viewpoint About Fatherhood Written to His Son About 3 weeks ago, I called you to discuss how my teenage son had gotten a young girl pregnant, but had left the country for Thailand and was showing no interest in accepting responsibility. More >>

Tags: Baby, Children, Faith, Fatherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Raising Boys to Men, Read On-Air, Real man, Religion, Responsibility, Teenager, Teens, Values
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03/06/2013
Rules 'Male' Daddies Have I have been a fan of your show for years and recently to my absolute horror my daughter started dating a 23-year-old "male" with a 3 1/2-year-old son. More >>

Tags: Commitment, Dating, Fatherhood, Marriage, Men's Point of View, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Personal Responsibility, Relationship, Responsibility
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02/28/2013
I've Had Two Real Men in My Life My dad died 9 years ago when I was 46. I still miss him like it was yesterday. My dad was tough, but so loving, especially as he aged. More >>

Tags: Children, Doing the Right Thing, Family/Relationships - Family, Father, Father figure, Grandchildren, Husband, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys to Men, Read On-Air, Real men, Relaltives, Relatives, Taking care of parents, Values
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02/19/2013
The One I Call Dad My son is 14 years old and I'd like to share what he wrote in the homemade card he gave his Dad for his birthday: More >>

Tags: Dads, Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Read On-Air
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02/19/2013
'Is Your Son in Day Care?' ...Recently, I was out with my son, sisters, and mom celebrating a sister's birthday. An older couple nearby were making a big deal about how well-behaved, quiet and smiley my baby was... More >>

Tags: Family, Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Mothers, New mom, Parenting, Raising children, Relatives, SAHM, Values
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