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11/08/2016
6 Tips for Resolving Family Conflicts Whether it's a conflict over family get-togethers, sibling rivalry, child discipline, finances, jobs, or in-laws, there are ways to do it without all-out fights. Here's how... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDivorceFinancesIn-LawsMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRelativesStupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their KidsTeensTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsTips
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10/31/2016
Countdown to Hotel Bliss: Traveling with Adult Kids ...Suddenly the typical resort locations became the least attractive option. Hotels became less of a place to sleep, play and hang out to something totally different... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRelativesTeens
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10/21/2016
Stunting Your Child's Growth I was perusing through my email and read your snippet on this topic, and I will tell you the struggle is real... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBad Childhood-Good LifeBehaviorParentingRelationshipsTeens
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10/17/2016
Giving Hope When I was 12 years old, I wrote you a very intense, long letter, explaining my deplorable situation at home, and I asked you for a game plan on how to raise my kid brother... More >>

Tags: Bad Childhood-Good LifeParentingRegarding Dr. LauraTeensValuesWoman Power
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10/14/2016
My Son's Words ...In that moment, everything I have done as a mother all came together for me. Our boys have always shown respect, gratitude and love, but there was something about hearing those words said aloud that really stuck with me... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorEducationParentingRaising Boys to MenStay-at-Home MomTeensValues
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10/05/2016
The Pain of Divorce Still Lingers I have to share some thoughts with you about the step parenting issue. You are SO on the money when you tell us that people should not marry and divorce when minor kids are involved... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorDivorceMarriageParentingRegarding Dr. LauraTeensWomen's Point of View
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10/04/2016
The Importance of Family Traditions Family traditions are very important for the happiness, mental health, and well-being of children. Here are three main types of traditions you need to establish with your kids... More >>

Tags: Mental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising Boys to MenStay-at-Home MomStupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their KidsTeensTipsValues
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10/04/2016
Suck It Up As a school administrator, I see parents rob their kids of the feeling of having earned something for themselves far too often. I especially have seen this with divorced parents... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMen's Point of ViewParentingRaising Boys to MenTeensValues
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09/26/2016
Thoughts On Being G-Daddy ...I can't get my mind around being old enough to watch my children have children. And let me add right here there will never be a Paw-Paw, Gramps, Grand Daddy or Pops in this house. My name is G-Daddy or if I have to relent, G-Pops... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorHealthHumorMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingTeensTips
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09/26/2016
Back In The Day You often refer to a time when this country had much better values. When you say 'back in the day,' I identify with it and understand it very well... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceRelativesTeensValues
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