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09/29/2017
Explaining Autism to Siblings in a Positive Way ...Siblings of autistic children have an adjusting period as well. There are many questions, feelings, and concerns they will have. Explaining autism to siblings in a positive way is extremely important... More >>

Tags: EducationHealthParentingSocial IssuesStressTipsValues
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09/26/2017
The Importance Of Instilling Strong Character ...Before he could finish his sentence, my boy punched him square in the face....hard... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceParentingSocial IssuesTeensValues
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09/25/2017
Between Now & Dead You may remember me from the June "Pro/Am" hour I did on your program regarding weight loss. At that time, I had lost 35 pounds... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceEat Less-Move MoreSocial IssuesValuesWoman Power
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09/22/2017
A Moment Of Inspiration When he saw the first batch of bubbles, all he could focus on was where they had disappeared. It reminded me of the metaphor you use with some callers... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMental HealthSocial IssuesValues
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09/22/2017
Things Other Than Screens Our granddaughter is almost 8 years old and lives with us as her dad is in the military and her mother gave up parental rights. Our rule for screen time of any kind is a maximum of 2 hours in a day... More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaParentingResponse to a CommentSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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09/20/2017
YOU Need To Be There The mother and daughter bond is special. The secret is that you need to always be working on it. Anyone who thinks they have a perfect relationship is kidding themselves.... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-FatherhoodParentingSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomTeens
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09/19/2017
Moms Need Babies, Too ...Recently, I met with a new mom of a 3-month-old baby girl. This new mom had just returned two weeks ago to a full-time job following her maternity leave. And since her return to work, she had lost the majority of her milk supply even though she was pumping regularly. To make matters worse, her baby who had been exclusively nursing, was now refusing to breastfeed.... More >>

Tags: HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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09/07/2017
8 Things Not to Say to an Autism Parent ...As a mom of four, two on the spectrum, I have heard my fair share of cringe worthy comments. When these comments were made, I am sure those making them were well meaning. Yet, that does not take the heartache away from hearing them... More >>

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09/01/2017
My Family Paid the Price For the past year I have been working part time for additional income for our household. Thanks to you, I realized how much it was hurting our family for me to be away from home and not being 100% a wife, mother, lover and caretaker. More >>

Tags: BudgetJobMarriageMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingpart-time workSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesstressValues
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08/30/2017
From A Recovering Snowflake I am a 27-year-old single woman who has spent the last year recovering from the many messes that resulted from MY choices. I'm a licensed associate counselor and I'm thankful every day that I found my passion. However, my inability to deal appropriately with my own relationships left me feeling depressed, bitter and completely drained... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorRegarding Dr. LauraSocial IssuesTeens
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